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Manufacturing Specialist Lead

Global Recruiters of Dublin (GRN Dublin)
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

The Manufacturing Specialist Line Lead will play a part in the facility start-up with primary responsibilities focused on leading daily manufacturing activities on the floor, performing routine equipment, production, and line activities, and the timely production of pharmaceuticals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Led the day-to-day production activities on the line, responsible for aligning and scheduling personnel and resources to meet the daily and weekly production and equipment demands.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, and other cross-functional teams to meet production needs.
  • Support the onboarding and technical training of Manufacturing Operators on process equipment, including high-speed fill lines with integrated Isolators, Terminal Sterilizers, ATEC commodities processing, Parts Washers, Autoclaves, Single-Use Technology, and Aseptic Process Simulations (media fills).
  • Assist R&D and MSAT on new product introduction and tech transfer activities to ensure a steady stream of products to meet commercial demand.
  • Initiate and complete manufacturing investigations, including root cause analysis and product impact assessment.
  • Assist in the revision and management of manufacturing documents such as Batch Records and SOPs.
  • Provide technical expertise and support to production teams, addressing issues and challenges as they arise while working closely with Engineering and other support teams.
  • Supports regulatory inspections.
  • Ability to quickly adapt and adjust priorities in response to changes in the production schedule due to unforeseen disruptions to minimize impact on operations.

Basic Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

  • A minimum of four years’ experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing in a GMP environment.
  • An associate’s degree or higher in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or a related field is preferred.

  • Experience with sterile fill-finish manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Detailed-oriented with a focus on accuracy in creating and updating production documents.
  • Ability to work autonomously and within established guidelines, procedures, and practices.
  • Experience in a process improvement environment, including change management.
  • Experience in using ERP systems.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, committed to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Experience performing as a shift lead of a team, training others, and developing training material.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of high-speed aseptic filling and barrier system technology (isolator, RABS).
  • Experience with single-use components in drug product formulation, sterile filtration, and aseptic filling applications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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