Manufacturing Inspection Supervisor - 1st Shift

It's not what we make, it's what we make possible. And the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time leadership position offers incredible benefits and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

We’re seeking an experienced Manufacturing Inspection Supervisor to lead inspection operations across all shifts. This role is responsible for driving inspection throughput, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

As a Manufacturing Inspection Supervisor, you will have ownership of inspection operations with the following key responsibilities:

• Schedule inspection of in-process product to meet production timelines.
• Schedule and direct inspection personnel across multiple shifts to ensure proper staffing and workflow balance.
• Drive the release of syringes and vials through the inspection process to support manufacturing demands.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training of inspectors to ensure competency and compliance.
• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing inspection documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Own and lead investigations, corrective actions, and CAPAs related to Manufacturing Inspection.
• Review inspection reports and execute necessary electronic inventory transactions.
• Ensure adherence to all GMP procedures and cleanroom requirements, including proper hygiene, gowning, and material transfer practices.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of manufacturing documentation flow and ensure compliance to all applicable procedures.
• Communicate daily inspection schedules and priorities with cross-functional departments.
• Escalate barriers or issues to management when resolution cannot be achieved independently.
• Support internal and external audits as a subject matter expert for the inspection function.

This position could be a great fit if you are a strong manufacturing leader with the following:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a regulated industry, medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry preferred.
• Visual inspection experience strongly preferred. 
• Quality engineering or quality assurance experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively in a deadline driven environment.

Schedule: 1^st shift, Monday – Friday

Starting Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually with consideration for relevant skills and experience

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 1-2 personal holidays
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.