Production Supervisor

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services. 

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company.  We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!

Job Overview

The Production Supervisor will be expected to supervise operating personnel forsafe,efficient,and profitable operation of the chemical manufacturing area. The incumbent willbe responsible foradministration ofday-to-daymanpower,equipmentand processing needs of the plant site. The Production Supervisor will work closely with all departments to ensuretimelyshipment of quality products,meetingor exceeding customer expectations.  Shift workisrequired.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring assigned production area meets or exceeds all safety and quality requirements 
• Scheduling operations in a manner that prevents delays and efficientlyutilizesmanpower
• Ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures in all operations and activities 
• Ensure employees areproperly trainedand evaluatetheirperformance 
• Exercising proper care intheutilizationof buildings,equipmentand services 
• Performing simple laboratory tests on samples of in-process and waste materials to ensure proper operation and equipment function 
• Coordinating operations withMaintenance Departmentto complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for operations area
• Makerecommendations to improve yields and reduce waste, labor, materials, maintenance,handlingand other costs
• Initiate investigation of production issues and workwithsupport groups toresolveand implementcorrective and preventative actions
• Work with Process Engineering and Chemical Development during the implementationof new products in the manufacturing area
• Participate in process evaluationswith production superintendents or process engineersas assigned

Qualifications/Skills

• Three or more years of chemical processing/manufacturing experiencepreferred
• Prior supervisory experiencebeneficial 
• Sound written and oral communication skills 
• Strong computer knowledgein Windows based softwarerequired
• DEA background checkrequired
• Respirator userequired

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. 

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.