Manufacturing Supervisor - 503b cGMP environment

The Manufacturing Supervisor will lead a high-potential team responsible for delivering critical medication to animals within our 503B outsourcing facility environment. The ideal leader will build an engaged, team-first culture using visual management to align teams, surface challenges, and drive consistent, high-quality execution.

The Basics

Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday 1st shift
Compensation: Compensation Range is based on experience and location with a target base salary range $120,000-$130,000 a year + bonus based on experience.

Benefits: Eligible

How You’ll Make an Impact

Operational Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate activities across production functions, including formulation, aseptic filling, inspection/labeling, and facility sanitization.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities are executed in compliance with cGMP, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor daily operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production staff to drive performance, accountability, and engagement.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment through effective communication and leadership presence.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance, and performance management processes, including disciplinary actions when necessary.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are current, followed, and effectively trained.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address deviations, investigations, and documentation issues in a timely manner.
• Author and support investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementation for non-conformances.
• Lead and support internal audits and regulatory inspections as required.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze production performance, including efficiency, downtime, and waste metrics.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to optimize processes, reduce variability, and increase throughput.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving across the team.
• Support workforce planning and cross-training initiatives to build operational flexibility.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a technical or scientific discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in aseptic processing
• 1+ years’ supervisory experience in a cGMP FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a production or manufacturing team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Strong Knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations, guidelines and standards. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.

What You’ll Love About Wedgewood

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• A supportive, team-first culture where your work matters
• The ability to make a real impact on animal health every day
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefit coverages
• Company Paid Life Insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• Paid time off that increases every year
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Strong internal promotion and career development programs