Supervisor, Production Operations; 2nd Shift

Overview

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

Supervision of a production unit at the Sterile Production Manufacturing (SPM) facility, support services operations and (union) operators. Responsible for ensuring production and support services are performed in compliance with cGMP’s and following standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Instruct operations of (union) operators and staff in daily duties, ensuring timely and cGMP compliant performance at SPM.
• Supervise operations to ensure adherence to all safety requirements when working with autoclaves, Water for Injection (WFI), machine parts, and sterile fillers, addressing safety events with EH&S personnel.
• Perform GMP audits and investigate process deviations, reviewing area documentation for accuracy and SOP compliance.
• Compose new or revise departmental SOPs as required.
• Report significant shift activities to Manager/TL, conduct root cause analysis, and define effective corrective/preventive action.
• Coordinate personnel activities (vacations, sick time) to ensure coverage, train new operators, and conduct reviews.
• Maintain inventory of materials and sterile items used at the SPM facility.
• Sustain and improve labor standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the annual department overhead budget and order supplies.
• Schedule shifts to provide hands‑on support, fill in for other supervisors as needed.
• Maintain communication with supporting teams and report daily activities.
• Assist Production Manager with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or AA degree required; bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, or other technology or life science field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience required, or combination of education and experience. Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
• Computer literate with skills in Microsoft applications, PLS, Trackwise.
• Demonstrated reading comprehension, writing proficiency, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and process improvement tool application.
• Ability to stand upright for consecutive hours; no medical restrictions preventing duties.
• Experience with eye protection, gloves, PPE; may require aseptic gowning and certification.

Tasks may include bending, twisting, lifting items up to 35 lbs, standing, frequent walking between production areas, exposure to temperature changes, and wearing personal protective equipment.

Position requires regular on‑site attendance; cannot be performed remotely. Must manage multiple competing priorities and respond to email and phone communications. Variable, irregular shift schedule beyond regular hours, including weekends and holidays.

This is a second shift position, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm.

California residents should review the Notice for California Employees and Applicants before applying.

Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.