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Frontline operations Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Supervisor is responsible for delivering safe, compliant, high-quality production results by aligning people, process, and materials to business priorities. This role reports directly to a Production Manager. The GMP Supervisor creates consistent execution against plan through clear direction, real-time performance management, and systematic problem-solving, while driving continuous improvement that increases throughput, reduces waste, and strengthens process reliability. In a regulated environment, they ensure adherence to quality systems and regulatory expectations, respond decisively to issues to protect customers and the business, and foster a culture where standards are followed because they’re understood, not because someone is watching. They also build team capability through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and accountability, developing a motivated workforce that can sustain performance over time. This role is a 2nd Shift (6:30 PM-6:45AM) Supervisor role and will work a 2/2/3 schedule located onsite in Clinton, MA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Workforce Direction:
· Assign and direct daily work across manufacturing lines to ensure safety, quality, and output goals are achieved.
· Sets clear expectations and priorities; makes the plan understandable at the operator level.
· Leads with calm authority under pressure, steady presence on the floor.
· Holds people accountable fairly and consistently.
· Coaches and develops others daily; builds capability, not dependency.
· Communicates early and often, up, down, and sideways, with no surprises.
· Delegates effectively and empowers Area Leaders/lead hands without losing control of outcomes.
· Manages conflict directly and respectfully.
· Drives engagement and culture, reinforces standards, recognizes wins, and shuts down unsafe/low-standard behavior immediately.
Safety
· Accountable for the health and safety of all personnel and work areas within assigned responsibility.
· Ensures safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are understood and consistently followed.
· Enforces safety standards and applies disciplinary actions when required.
· Supports and leads investigations of health and safety incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
· Monitors, manages, and reports safety metrics across assigned shifts and areas.
· Ensures timely documentation, tracking, and resolution of safety issues.
Quality and Compliance:
· Accountable for ensuring production output consistently meets established quality standards.
· Ensures production processes and employee behaviors comply with FDA, cGMP, ISO 13485, MDD, and applicable country/regional regulations.
· Monitors, manages, and reports quality metrics such as in-process defects, scrap, deviations, and in-process inventory.
· Develops and maintains systems that improve visibility and control of key quality indicators.
· Ensures Quality Management System documentation (Manufacturing Instructions, Standard Instructions, training records) accurately reflects current production practices.
· Owns deviation management within the area, including containment, lot tracing, corrective actions, and timely closure of NCEs.
Manufacturing and Delivery:
· Accountable for execution of production schedules on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis across assigned shifts, lines, or areas.
· Directs and prioritizes work through GMP Area Leaders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
· Monitors, manages, and reports key manufacturing performance metrics including output, efficiency, scrap, downtime, and schedule attainment.
· Ensures effective material flow, equipment availability, and labor utilization to prevent production interruptions.
· Directs and approves select system transactions including high-dollar inventory adjustments, scrap adjustments, and inventory corrections in Oracle/SAP.
· Ensures TPM activities are planned, executed, and sustained through Area Leaders and technical resources.
· Identifies, escalates, and eliminates root causes of chronic part shortages, material constraints, and recurring production slowdowns.
· Serves as the escalation point for complex manufacturing, staffing, and equipment issues beyond Area Leader authority.
Training and Development:
· Accountable for ensuring all assigned personnel receive timely onboarding, role-appropriate training, and ongoing qualifications.
· Ensures training records, certifications, and cross-training matrices are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
· Develops and coaches GMP Area Leaders in workforce direction, prioritization, escalation, and performance management.
· Supports GMP Trainers in delivering consistent, effective training aligned with GMP, GDP, and safety requirements.
· Identifies skill gaps and partners with Training and Quality to close gaps through targeted development plans.
· Reinforces leadership soft skills including communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and approachability.
Continuous Improvement:
· Develops, leads, and sustains continuous improvement initiatives across assigned shifts, lines, or areas.
· Ensures CI actions and countermeasures are implemented, tracked, and embedded into standard work.
· Coaches Area Leaders and associates in structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and waste elimination.
· Drives adoption of lean practices including 5S, Kaizen, and standard work adherence.
· Uses performance data and trends to prioritize improvement efforts that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Company Values & Culture:
· Model professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
· Promote teamwork, communication, and trust within the area.
· Uphold company policies and act as a role model for values-driven behavior.
· Uphold company policies and procedures, performing additional duties as needed to support production.
· Communicate effectively with management and team members to resolve issues and ensure smooth production flow.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's Degree, Operations Management, Engineering, or relevant course of study.
· 3–5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech preferred). Clean Room environment exp. preferred.
· 1 year - Related experience with supervisory skills in a manufacturing environment (Required)
· Proven ability to lead teams, assign work, and enforce accountability.
· Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, FDA, and ISO 13485 standards.
· Demonstrated expertise across all manufacturing equipment and processes.
· Experience coaching, mentoring, or training associates.
· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to balance technical problem-solving with people leadership.
· Knowledge and experience in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S (Required)
Physical Requirements
· Stand for extended periods; oversee hands-on production activities.
· Lift/move up to 25 lbs as needed.
· Wear cleanroom attire (gown, mask, gloves) for prolonged periods.
Pay Transparency:
The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account, without limitation, the candidate’s location, education, job-knowledge, skills, and experience in prior relevant roles. Incentives may also be provided as part of Haemonetics’ employee compensation. For sales roles, employees will be eligible for sales incentive (i.e., commission) under the applicable plan terms. For non-sales roles, employees will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, the target amount of which varies based on the applicable role, to be governed by the applicable plan terms. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive plan, with eligibility and target amount dependent on the role.
In addition to compensation, the Company offers a competitive suite of benefits to its employees, including without limitation, a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period, an employee stock purchase plan, “flexible time off” for salaried employees and, for hourly employees, accrual of three to five weeks’ vacation annually (based on tenure), accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time, paid and/or floating holidays, parental leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and/or health and welfare benefits.
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for more detailed information related to the compensation and benefits related to this job posting. If you believe you may be entitled to such information by law, you may contact 1-781-348-7777, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET or email AskHR@Haemonetics.com.
The base salary range for this role is:
$66,463.74-$113,159.17/Annual