Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 

Your role:  

 

At MilliporeSigma, as the GMP Manufacturing Support Supervisor at our Cherokee site/3300 S. Second Ave, St Louis, you will play a key role within our GMP Operations Systems & Support team.  This team supports Manufacturing through various functions including buffer manufacturing, training, compliance, equipment and facility cleaning, and raw material coordination.  Expectations of the GMP Operations System & Support team are to ensure compliance and readiness within our GMP Manufacturing teams, ultimately enabling high manufacturing success.  Job duties include:

 

 

Lead production scientists and operators in the scale-up, technology transfer, and execution of cGMP buffer manufacturing.Lead Facility Operators in supporting Manufacturing through maintaining cleanliness of manufacturing facilities and equipment, staging of equipment and supplies, waste disposal, and other various manufacturing support activities.  Develop employees’ knowledge and skills to improve performance and expand abilities as well as to coordinate the group’s efforts to assist meeting the departmental, company, and customer’s objectives. Oversee the manufacturing of processing aids and excipients, regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory bodies.Adhere to protocols consistent with, and established according to, current Good Manufacturing Practices.Work cross-functionally with Project Management, Technical Operations, Process & Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Materials Management, Engineering, and Maintenance.Interact with our customers’ project management, technical and quality teams.Maintain departmental goals and objectives in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company regulations (OSHA, EPA, FDA, EMA etc.).Responsible for the management of capital for equipment and facility improvements, including balancing the departmental budget.Support department efforts toward Process Improvement and company goals.Revise and approve procedures, batch records, and other documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines.Ensure employees remain current with all department and site training requirements.Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventative actions related to manufacturing deviations.Provide leadership and support of safety initiatives within production operations to ensure compliance to OSHA requirements.Ensure tasks are done in accordance with approved site procedures, batch records and protocols.This is a first shift role that may necessitate working evenings and weekends to fulfill production needs.

 

 

Physical Attributes

Stand for extended periods of time  Lift, push, and or pull up to 50lbs. Wear mask, safety shoes, gloves, Tyvek suits, respirator, and related personal protective equipment

 

Who You Are:

 

Minimum Qualification:

 

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.) with 2+ years of life science manufacturing experience1+ year of Management, Supervisory, or Lead experience

 

OR

High School Diploma or GED with 6+ years of life science manufacturing experience in a cGMP setting

 

1+ year of Management, Supervisory, or Lead experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years of Management, Supervisory or Lead experience in GxP environmentCustomer interfacing audit experienceKnowledge of Six Sigma concepts/Lean Manufacturing or process improvementFamiliarity with buffer manufacturing, facility and equipment cleaning, and raw material managementStrong Microsoft Office experience for Manufacturing/Operating procedure writing, technical report generation, product tracking and trending data analysis and Operational Excellence reportsStrong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution experience, written, and verbal communication skills

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

 

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