Production Supervisor

Mantell Associates is partnered with a leading Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) CDMO that is seeking a Production Supervisor to join its manufacturing operations team in Massachusetts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on manufacturing professional with a strong chemistry background to lead production operations within a GMP-regulated environment. The successful candidate will oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing activities, drive operational excellence, and ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient production of high‑quality API products.

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP standards
• Lead, coach, and develop production personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Monitor production performance, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and optimise manufacturing processes
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Process Development, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to support seamless manufacturing operations
• Review batch records, production documentation, and operational data to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Investigate production deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and support root cause analysis activities
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and manufacturing efficiency
• Support technology transfers, process scale‑up activities, and the introduction of new products into manufacturing
• Ensure equipment readiness, material availability, and workforce planning to meet customer delivery expectations
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline; a chemistry background is strongly preferred
• Previous supervisory experience within pharmaceutical, API, fine chemical, or CDMO manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of API manufacturing processes and GMP-regulated production environments
• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing teams in a fast‑paced production setting
• Knowledge of batch documentation, deviation investigations, CAPA processes, and manufacturing compliance requirements
• Experience driving Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement initiatives is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple production priorities simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Technical Operations teams
• Flexibility to support manufacturing operations as required within a production environment