Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bob Beevers

Contact email: [email protected]
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Job ref: 28508
Published: about 20 hours ago
Expiry date: 09 Sep 2023 11:59
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Gent/Ghent, Belgium
Shifts – 4 on 4 off
Conversational Dutch & Technical English Required

A leading commercial stage biotech business based in Gent are keen to bring onboard a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor within their Technical Operations team. This organisation is a leader within cell based therapy and is keen to expand upon their commercial success by expanding their site operations. Part of this growth involves bringing a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor into their growing team.

The Supervisor will be responsible for directing the daily production of personalised cell therapy for both clinical and commercial use, in a sterile GMP environment. The successful Supervisor will lead multiple stages of production of personalised cell therapy ensuring safe and compliant manufacturing operations in line with cGMP. This is a management role with responsibility across 20+ team members per shift.

Responsibilities:
  • Daily management of technical operations team on shift Support tech transfer, working closely with MS&T team
  • Oversee and organise development of production team members, working on training and development plans alongside other supervisors
  • Support budgeting and resource planning, including allocating shift patterns and monitoring inventory
  • Ensure safe and compliant manufacturing, supporting development of manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvements and efficiencies
  • Operate as subject matter expert for all Quality aspects of production, managing documentation, QMS, inspections, CAPAs and deviations.
  • Independently resolves problems through the use of quality systems
  • Develop improvement ideas and independently implement associated solutions

Requirements:
  • Experience operating as a supervisor or team leader within a cGMP or ATMP environment in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • At least 3 years of aseptic GMP manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations and cleanroom behaviours
  • Strong Leadership skills and ability to effectively communicate
  • Highly developed organizational skills. Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, pragmatic and positive critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability.
  • Experience with Operational Excellence and/or Lean Manufacturing is advantageous but not essential as is proficiency with MES/EBR

If this sounds like an ideal next step in your career, please apply online.