Manufacturing Supervisor; Pharmaceuticals

Manufacturing Supervisor (Pharmaceuticals)

Pay Rate Low: 70000 | Pay Rate High: 90000

We’re hiring a Manufacturing Site Supervisor to join a well-established company with over 50 years of industry experience and a growing international presence. This organization supports a diverse range of clients in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Life Sciences sectors.

If you’re looking to join a collaborative and expanding team, this is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with a broad portfolio of products and contribute to high‑impact work in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Salary: 70K-90K (not including annual bonuses!)

Location: Lake County, IL

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise production staff on GMP procedures, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Assign tasks, check performance, and provide feedback.
• Handle employee concerns and help correct any issues related to GMP compliance.
• Perform routine quality checks during production to catch problems early.
• Investigate and document any issues or deviations from procedures.
• Keep accurate records, including batch documents and quality data.
• Report quality concerns to the appropriate team or leadership.
• Help prepare for and support internal and external audits.
• Create and follow production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Solve day‑to‑day production challenges.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation in production areas to ensure hygienic conditions.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, quality, and compliance.
• Use data to identify trends and suggest improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations within a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, personal care).
• Strong knowledge of cGMP standards and quality control practices.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

*** This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!***