Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

Minnetonka

Industry:

Manufacturing and Production

Contact Name:

Giulia Memore

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

06-May-2026

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

LOCATION: Onsite - Minnetonka, MN

SCHEDULE: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

DURATION: 10-Week Contract

PAY: 47-52 USD per hour

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead and oversee daily manufacturing and packaging operations within a pharmaceutical production environment. Key responsibilities include:

Managing multi-shift production teams, including:

o Supervising hourly and contract employees

o Coaching and mentoring staff on best practices

o Driving team engagement and performance

Overseeing GMP manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products in a cleanroom environment

Promoting a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Coordinating with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, product development) to ensure smooth operations

Monitoring production performance, schedules, and efficiency

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

Ensure all manufacturing and packaging activities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and internal procedures

Plan and coordinate cleaning, production, packaging, and documentation activities to maximize efficiency

Lead daily production operations and track performance against established metrics

Identify manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Review batch records and documentation as a subject matter expert

Communicate production updates and performance to leadership

Manage, coach, and develop manufacturing technicians through training and mentorship

Monitor and ensure completion of required training for all team members

Create, update, and maintain technical documents using change control systems

Support administrative functions such as performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary actions

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles

Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong understanding of cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environments

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices

Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills

Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions

Experience with technical writing and documentation systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills with ability to adapt to different audiences

Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated production environment

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 5-8 years of manufacturing experience (pharmaceutical or medical device preferred), OR

Associate's Degree with relevant experience

Experience supervising or leading teams in a production environment

Demonstrated experience in employee training and development

Experience in cleanroom and GMP-regulated environments preferred

Additional Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, and perform physical tasks (including lifting up to 30 lbs)

Comfortable working in a manufacturing and/or laboratory environment

Travel may be required up to 5%

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