Supervisor, Production Operations

Supervisor, Production;
Manufacturing (Albuquerque, NM)

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.

• Generous benefits options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401(k) program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

The Production Supervisor supports the timely manufacturing of parenteral products in an aseptic environment according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). Responsibilities include supervising set-up of sterile filling equipment, operating dehydrogenation equipment, managing filling and capping processes, and overseeing formulation tasks. The supervisor ensures compliance with regulations and procedures, maintains current good documentation practices (cGDP), participates in training and continuous improvement, supervises sanitation of aseptic and controlled areas, and follows SOPs for sanitation and documentation activities.

• Manage and coordinate personnel and room activities for assigned shifts
• Compile area‑specific shift information and line status data on time, accurately conveying information to support groups and oncoming shift management team
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, corporate and site‑specific policies and procedures
• Maintain and report metrics to evaluate the performance of the assigned production unit
• Mentor, develop, and guide direct reports in succession planning and cross‑functional training
• Schedule adherence and material consumption rates relative to specific areas
• Manage operational and preventive maintenance of area‑specific processing equipment
• Report and investigate safety incidents and quality deviations
• Become fluent in all functional areas and provide leadership in the absence of manager(s)
• Share resources with other production units as needed and when available
• Lead and/or conduct investigations, document revisions, protocol creation, and CAPA projects
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up‑to‑date trainings
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Enrollment in an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in science, business, engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or related industry (required)
• Minimum of one year leadership experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry (required)
• Associate's degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with three years of relevant experience, including at least one year in a leadership role (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with one year of relevant experience and at least one year in a leadership role (preferred)

• Lead and support a team to achieve organizational objectives
• Foster a positive work environment, provide guidance and support, and evaluate performance for continuous improvement

• Read and interpret safety instructions, SOPs, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation skills

• Execute arithmetic operations across various units
• Proficient in algebraic and geometric principles

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form

• Utilize manufacturing software, internet software, and Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Leads with integrity and respect
• Provides guidance, coaching, and mentorship
• Demonstrates business acumen
• Creates a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Coaches and develops staff
• Promotes a safe and healthy environment, identifies hazards, follows safety protocols, and participates in training
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass…