Supervisor, Manufacturing Support

Band Level 3 Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Location: Morris Plains, NJ This role is based in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Step into a leadership role where your impact goes beyond the shop floor. As Supervisor, Manufacturing Support, youll drive daily operations in the dispensary and inventory areas, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while empowering your team to deliver excellence. Youll be at the heart of a dynamic manufacturing environment, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration, and helping shape the future of Novartis Cell and Gene operations. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Ensure the team meets targets for quality, safety, and productivity Lead and facilitate daily team meetings to align priorities Manage dispensary staffing and scheduling across all shifts Maintain audit-ready manufacturing areas through internal pre-audits and walkthroughs, general organization and upkeep to manufacturing spaces. Oversees inventory control by promoting material accuracy awareness among manufacturing associates and leading monthly cycle counts to address and resolve discrepancies. Provide daily coaching and supervision to associates on and off the shop floor Ensure timely completion of team training on SOPs and Global Operating Procedures Collaborate with Manufacturing and OpEx teams to improve production processes Support resolution of quality events and drive CAPAs to meet compliance timelines Compile area metrics, reports, and performance levels for management visibility Essential Requirements: Bachelors degree in Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy or other Life Science-related scientific degree preferred; or in lieu of a degree, 4 years relevant work experience Minimum 2 years of cGMP manufacturing experience; preferably with supply chain or logistics experience 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred Strong understanding of pharmaceutical processes and regulatory compliance Proficiency in production systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, and AGILE Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and drive operational excellence Desirable Requirements: Project management, Operational Excellence, Product/Process Development or Regulatory experience a plus Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $81,200 and $150,800 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings Salary Range $81,200.00 - $150,800.00 Skills Desired Change Control, Chemical Engineering, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Employment Discrimination, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Good Documentation Practice, Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Physics, Process Control, Production Line, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scheduler, Technology Transfer, Well-Being Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing peoples lives. 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