Merck KGaA Posted August 12, 2026

Manufacturing Supervisor Weekend Day Shift

Madison, Wisconsin, United States FULL_TIME
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Work Location:  Madison, Wisconsin

Shift:

Department:  LS-SC-UYWMC Madison Manufacturing

Hiring Manager: Ben Simoni

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Your Role:

The Manufacturing Supervisor position primarily involves the safe and efficient manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.

This position is for B shift. (Thursday – Sunday 6:30am – 7:00pm, then Friday – Sunday 6:30am – 7:00pm)

Supervise, train, and motivate staff; lead shifts to meet deadlines, enforce expectations, and take corrective actions when necessary

Maintain safe, clean work environments and model ethical, professional behavior as a representative for customers and vendors

Ensure cGMP documentation accuracy, interpret in-process data, and provide secondary data review during off-shifts

Oversee and assist in API and intermediate manufacturing, serving as a primary operator and ensuring effective equipment operation and troubleshooting

Apply strong knowledge of MilliporeSigma procedures, synthetic/process chemistry, and EDMS system to support production activities

Author, review, and train staff on batch records, SOPs, and other written procedures while ensuring compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulations

Coordinate project flow, scale-up, and tech transfer between departments, providing status updates and generating cost models for quotes

Conduct employee training, performance reviews, recruitment, and cross-training to build effective teams within the production department

Identify production gaps, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and remain available for emergency support

Physical Attributes:

Stand for long periods of time.

Lift and move up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates as necessary.

Operate hand tools, calculators, and weighing / measuring devices

Employee will adhere to the GMP requirements defined within 21 CFR parts 210 &211, 820, ICH Q7, Safety standards set under ISO 14001 & 45001. This position primarily involves the safe and efficient manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. The role of Manufacturing Supervisor is primarily focused on ensuring manufacturing staff execute required production operations to support the end users and patients of the compounds produced at MilliporeSigma. These responsibilities include but are not limited to executing existing production procedures, updating supporting documents, and maintaining the safety and quality of the manufacturing environment.

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science discipline.

2+ years of work experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

2+ years of manager/supervisor experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to read and understand written protocols

Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and lead by example

Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook tools, Electronic Document Management Systems, etc.)

Effective oral and written communication skills

Mechanical and technical aptitude

Strong mathematical skills

Possess a high degree of internal motivation

Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail

Pay Range for this position: $85,000-$136,800.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click  here

RSREMD

RSREMD

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 1793 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 130 biopharma companies.

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This roleSubject $85,000/yr – $136,800/yr
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