What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Cell Processing Supervisor position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000/year plus bonus potential!
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Cell Processing Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring that all production activities are conducted safely, compliantly, and efficiently in a regulated, aseptic environment. This role supervises personnel, supports GMP documentation, coordinates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Team Leadership:
This position involves hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor and requires flexibility to support multiple shifts or weekend coverage as needed.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000/year plus bonus potential!
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Cell Processing Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring that all production activities are conducted safely, compliantly, and efficiently in a regulated, aseptic environment. This role supervises personnel, supports GMP documentation, coordinates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Team Leadership:
- Provide direct supervision and task assignments to manufacturing staff, maintaining active presence during critical processing steps.
- Mentor, coach, and train team members to build technical and professional competencies.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and career development discussions.
- Support hiring, onboarding, training compliance, and performance management of the team.
- Maintain individual training plans and ensure team readiness through up-to-date training records.
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate at the end of each shift.
- Manage daily production schedules and team assignments.
- Support technology transfer from development into manufacturing.
- Monitor and adjust production workflows to meet operational goals.
- Coordinate raw material inventory with supply chain to meet production demand.
- Perform aseptic manufacturing in controlled environments following cGMP standards.
- Execute ERP system transactions, including material requests, production tracking, and BOM updates.
- Communicate issues and observations across departments to ensure resolution.
- Review and approve GMP documentation such as batch records, deviations, change controls, and logbooks.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Ensure strict compliance with FDA, EMA, and internal regulatory standards.
- Maintain audit readiness and represent manufacturing during audits and cross-functional meetings.
- Lead deviation investigations and support authoring of SOPs and technical documentation.
- Drive inspection readiness and support timely release of batches through accurate documentation review.
- Lead shift transitions, assign daily duties, attend meetings, and communicate production updates.
- Support process improvements and continuous improvement projects.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and lead resolution efforts in collaboration with other departments.
- Adapt plans to meet changing priorities and resource needs.
- Collaborate with senior management and demonstrate clear, concise communication.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in manufacturing (6 years without a degree); prior supervisory experience required.
- AAS or BS degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA), including biologics and cell/gene therapy operations.
- Skilled in aseptic techniques, environmental controls, cleanroom operations, and technical writing.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and document control software.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with statistical methods, auditing techniques, and deviation management.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
This position involves hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor and requires flexibility to support multiple shifts or weekend coverage as needed.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000