Manufacturing Supervisor I (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in North Chicago, Illinois, United States. A2 shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM.

Salary: $75,000–$142,500 per year, plus benefits and eligibility for short-term incentive programs.

Company

Develops innovative medicines and healthcare solutions across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics.

What you will do

• Lead safe manufacturing operations in accordance with EHS, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Deploy and develop team members, delegate work, conduct one-to-ones and performance reviews, and maintain development plans.
• Coordinate shift activities and handovers to meet production schedules and ensure safe execution.
• Perform material, line-clearance, and spot checks and manage compliance issues that may affect lot completion.
• Manage cycle times and change-over times while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in operational excellence initiatives and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in science or engineering is strongly preferred.
• At least two years of manufacturing or related experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as SAP.
• Working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs, with experience documenting work in a highly regulated environment.
• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Nice to have

• Experience in an aseptic production environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety is treated as the top priority, with routine safety checks and a zero-incident focus.
• Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Eligible employees can participate in a 401(k) plan.
• The role includes opportunities for employee training, development, and progressively challenging assignments.