What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Are you a proactive and quality-focused leader passionate about pharmaceutical production? We are seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to oversee and guide daily manufacturing operations within a cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical facility. In this role, you will drive production excellence by leading a diverse team, maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and adapting to workplace challenges.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM–2:00 PM (Paid 30-minute lunch)
Key Responsibilities
This position operates primarily in a controlled laboratory setting and requires frequent standing and walking as well as use of standard laboratory equipment.
Why You’ll Love This Role
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming all qualified candidates.
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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–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM–2:00 PM (Paid 30-minute lunch)
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production activities in cleanrooms and controlled environments.
- Ensure all operations comply with cGMP, SOPs, batch records, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and enforce safety protocols and hygiene practices.
- Lead and motivate production teams to consistently meet or exceed production goals.
- Schedule and allocate resources to maximize productivity and meet operational requirements.
- Review and approve batch production records, logbooks, and in-process documentation.
- Collaborate with QA, QC, Process Engineering, and Leadership for seamless operations.
- Investigate deviations and non-conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Support process validations, equipment qualifications, and participate in audits.
- Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Maintain inventory levels of materials and components required for production.
- Provide strategic input regarding challenges and opportunities in manufacturing; facilitate team discussions.
- Champion a compliance-focused culture across all manufacturing teams.
- Adapt and respond effectively to team absences or unexpected operational challenges.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
- 3–5 years of pharmaceutical production experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role (3 years preferred).
- Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Experience with electronic batch record (EBR) systems is a plus.
- Proven ability to implement advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Quality-focused approach, ideally with pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Ability to work shifts or extended hours as required.
- Adaptable and capable of leading by example, handling curveballs, and maintaining attention to detail.
- “Captain” capabilities—able to manage day-to-day production, address call-outs, and ensure requirements are met.
- Collaboration and team leadership
- Project management
- Communication proficiency
- Customer and client focus
- Initiative and problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Technical capacity
This position operates primarily in a controlled laboratory setting and requires frequent standing and walking as well as use of standard laboratory equipment.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Lead a strong team of 12–18 production and aseptic processing technicians.
- Competitive salary and cash bonus structure.
- Clear path for career development, internal promotions, and skill growth.
- Work directly with senior leadership and be central to the facility’s success.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming all qualified candidates.
#P1
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.
