Biotech Operations Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

The Supervisor, Visual Inspection supports start-up and operational activities. This role leads a shift team supporting a 24/7 operating facility. The Supervisor, Visual Inspection oversees daily manual and automated Visual inspection operations for Drug Product in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulated environment. This role ensures inspection activities meet regulatory, quality, safety, and production requirements while leading and developing inspection personnel. This role is integral in defect detection, compliance, continuous improvement, and inspection readiness.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we'll open North America's largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive-what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let's transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh's thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

What You'll Do

Provides on the floor leadership for a shift team of Manufacturing Associates Oversees and coordinates the execution of the manufacturing schedule through daily shift assignments and huddles Serves as the point of contact for escalations and provides guidance to resolve issues Fosters an inclusive, People-First Culture with regular communication, conducting one-on-ones on a defined cadence with direct reports Coaches and guides direct reports to cultivate professional development Addresses employee questions and concerns, performance gaps, and partners with HR as needed for resolution Maintains a safe and current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) compliant environment by ensuring direct reports have correct and up-to date training Supports manufacturing investigations and continuous improvement projects Coordinates with other functional areas for additional activities requiring access to the manufacturing space and equipment, such as but not Limited to maintenance, calibration activities, and the use of manufacturing equipment Enforces company policies that directly impact employees (e.g., time reporting, time off approvals, shift work, and inclement weather) Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports, etc.) Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed Performs other duties, as assigned

Basic Requirements

High School diploma/GED with 8 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects; OR Associate's degree with 6 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects; OR Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing others

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related field with 4 years of related experience in large pharma/biotech operations or projects Experience working in a facility start-up environment Experience with electronic batch records, root cause analysis, technical writing, and initiation of investigations

Lean Six Sigma or similar certification

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection
• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color
• Ability to discern audible cues
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions
• Will work in warm/cold environments

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).