Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Novartis, Morris Plains, NJ – Full‑time role supporting manufacturing of Cell & Gene therapies.

Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis does not offer relocation support.

Sunday – Thursday 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.

• Adhere to area governing SOPs, work plans, and batch records with a focus on Right‑First‑Time performance.
• Maintain audit‑ready manufacturing support areas, including equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Accurately maintain SAP/MES inventories and coordinate material flow, kitting, and receiving.
• Escalate compliance or safety issues and support event reconciliation.
• Support monthly and annual cycle counts and all site projects and initiatives.

• Maintain accurate SAP/MES inventories for all components.
• Segregate and store conditioned and ambient materials properly.
• Ensure Kanban system accuracy and material consumption per FEFO/FIFO.
• Complete kitting/staging of initial kits for each shift and respond to kitting requests.
• Monitor staged kits for expired materials and ensure utilization before expiry.
• Maintain gowning materials in the ISO8 staging area to adequate levels.
• Supply non‑BOM items in the dispensary area.

• 1‑3 years of cGMP/FDA regulated industry experience; high school required, bachelor preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills with problem‑solving and follow‑up abilities.
• Well organized, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience handling corrosive, solvent, and bio‑hazardous chemicals.

Hourly range $30.57 – $56.82 with performance‑based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards. US‑eligible employees receive a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health, life, disability benefits, and a generous time‑off package.

Enjoy a variety of benefits that help you thrive personally and professionally: health, life, disability, 401(k) match, equity, and generous vacation and paid time off.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Contact or call  with the job requisition number for accommodation requests.