ProKidney

Manufacturing Support Supervisor

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Work authorization requiredDetected 26 days ago

Supply ChainERPGMPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringWriting

About the role

The Manufacturing Support Supervisor provides front-line supervision for the manufacturing support function, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable execution of daily operations in accordance with cGMP requirements. This role coordinates core support activities including media preparation, material kitting, and GMP cleaning to enable on-time manufacturing
execution by following the approved schedule and standard work. The supervisor assigns daily work, supports training and qualification compliance, addresses routine operational issues, and escalates constraints, deviations, and staffing concerns to management as appropriate. This position partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Training, and

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Engineering)
Minimum 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or GMP environment
2+ years of experience in lead, training, or coordination role
Knowledge/Skills
Strong knowledge of GMP guidelines, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
Support internal and external audits and inspections by ensuring documentation readiness for the shift and by completing assigned follow-up actions within required timelines
AS/BS in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry or equivalent
Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage X3 or similar) and document management systems
Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Technical writing experience is a plus (e.g., SOPs, deviation reports, protocols)

Oversee documentation-related workstreams (labels, EBR updates, media and materials requests), ensuring prioritization, accuracy, and on-time completion
Ensure training records are current and audit-ready
verify team compliance with required curricula, certifications, and role-based qualification plans
Coordinate evaluation and implementation of new materials and equipment by defining user requirements, supporting trials, and confirming readiness for GMP use
track progress and escalate unresolved items to leadership
Coach employees on standard work and GMP expectations
reinforce good practices through routine observations and feedback
Coordinate with Training to schedule and complete required curricula

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

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