The Manufacturing Supervisor is a critical leadership position that is responsible for guiding the Manufacturing Team in the execution of clinical and commercial GMP cell therapy activities. These include media preparation, master cell banks, viral vectors, cell separation, and both autologous and allogeneic cell therapies.  The Manufacturing Supervisor is pivotal in delivering high-quality therapeutics, with a primary focus on the processing of cell therapy technologies, where aseptic processing is crucial.

At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies California, we’re driving the future of medicine with the expertise to produce life-changing cell therapies like T-cell and CAR T immunotherapies. Working with pioneering biotech partners, our teams manufacture innovative treatments that improve lives.

Join us at our advanced Thousand Oaks facility, where you’ll make a tangible impact on groundbreaking therapies. We offer a collaborative, flexible workplace and a vibrant culture driven by passion and energy—what we call Genki. If you’re ready to reimagine the future of healthcare, let’s create something extraordinary together.

Our campus is in Thousand Oaks, California, an exceptional place to live with great schools, natural beauty, outdoor activities, and proximity to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

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Department:  Internal Manufacturing

Location:  Thousand Oaks, CA

Reports To:  Manufacturing Associate Director

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production Oversight: Lead and support production activities in an aseptic environment, ensuring adherence to schedules and GMP compliance
• Operations Management: Assist in daily manufacturing operations, identify improvement opportunities, and oversee manufacturing personnel
• Documentation and Compliance: Write manufacturing documents for cellular therapies, review batch records, and initiate deviations as necessary
• Regulatory Support: Collaborate with the quality group and contract manufacturing organization to support regulatory filings for clinical programs
• Process Improvements: Identify and implement continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and ensure SOPs are current and accurate
• Problem-Solving: Support critical investigations into manufacturing operations to ensure consistent high-quality products
• Scheduling and Coordination: Manage scheduling of operations and support development and technology transfer activities in change control and qualification processes
• Facility Systems Establishment: Assist in establishing systems for the new manufacturing facility and ensure alignment with process steps
• Safety and Compliance: Perform tasks consistent with safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements, and adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
• Lead by example exhibiting our company values and 9 people fundamentals in day-to-day interactions

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS (Education, Behavioral, Professional & Technical Capabilities Experience):

Qualifications

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) with 1 to 2 years applicable biopharma experience; or
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with 2 to 3 years of applicable biopharma experience; or
• Associate degree with 4 to 5 years of applicable biopharma experience; or
• High school diploma with 6 to 8 years of applicable biopharma experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Some leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with a willingness to develop and refine supervisory skills
• Basic understanding or introductory experience with operational excellence and lean manufacturing practices
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, a sense of urgency, and enthusiasm with emerging problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with various functional areas within the organization
• Eagerness to learn how to effectively mentor and develop staff, contributing to and supporting a constructive organizational culture

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility.  A GMP facility is governed by regulatory agencies in which there are specific requirements for hygiene and acceptable clothing. The following items are restricted when accessing the GMP manufacturing area:
  • Makeup, painted nails
  • Hair products (spray, gel, wax)
  • Perfume and cologne
  • Jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets, fitness bands, necklaces, and facial/ear piercings, etc.)
• Donning of gowns requires ability to physically don gowns while balancing in a cleanroom environment
• Personal Protective Equipment is required to perform certain tasks (i.e., latex/nitrile gloves, respirators and or masks, goggles, plant dedicated scrubs/shoes, full body gown that covers all exposed skin)
• Subject to extended periods of standing, to include crouching / kneeling (8 plus hours) while being donned in applicable PPE
• Required to handle biohazardous and hazardous material via direction of Standard Operating Procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Medium work that includes moving, lifting, pushing and or pulling objects up to 50 pounds
• Medium work that includes pushing and or pulling equipment with up to 50 pounds of force assisted by wheels
• Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and wear a respirator
• Position requires a combination of standing in the manufacturing environment and walking around the facility
• Open to work various shifts as needed
• Required to work weekends and some holidays

 SALARY BENEFITS:

• $43 to $53 per hour, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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