Manufacturing Supervisor
global life science hubChicago, IL
Manufacturing Supervisor
L5
global life science hubChicago, ILyesterday
Occupations
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersIndustrial Production ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, HandIndustries
Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingBiological Product (except Diagnostic) ManufacturingIn-Vitro Diagnostic Substance ManufacturingOverviewManufacturing Supervisor (Drug Substance) – 3rd Shift
Chicago, IL | Full-Time | On-Site
We are hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor (Drug Substance) to join our growing biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Chicago, IL. This is a hands-on supervisory role on 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM), responsible for overseeing biologics production processes in a cGMP-regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and support day-to-day manufacturing operations, including media/buffer preparation
Chromatography column setup and operation
Aseptic final filtration of intermediates and drug substances
Monitor and troubleshoot production processes and equipment (PLC/HMI, pH, conductivity, spectroscopy)
Ensure accurate and timely completion of batch records, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs
Train, mentor, and manage direct reports to ensure adherence to cGMP and safety standards
Drive shift engagement, performance reviews, and cross-shift communication
Coordinate with QA, PD, Validation, and Supply Chain to support production readiness and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field with 5+ years of biopharma manufacturing experience, or Master’s with 2+ years of experience, or 5–10 years of equivalent industry experience
Prior supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred
Strong background in upstream or downstream biologics manufacturing
Proficiency in GMP documentation, batch records, and compliance
Comfortable working overnight (10 PM – 6 AM, 3rd shift) and ensuring shift handovers
Apply now
Level
SeniorL5
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Industry
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday
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