The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to optimize our Production Manufacturing team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Aurora, Ohio facility. You will have the opportunity to oversee the daily planning, implementation, and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of your own team. If you have supervisory experience in manufacturing and are passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation - let's talk! What we're looking for Education: High school completion or equivalent (GED); college degree preferred Experience: 3-5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing setting Preferred Qualifications Experience in food, chemical, or biopharmaceutical manufacturing preferred HAZWOPER preferred Lean manufacturing certificates preferred How you will thrive and create an impact The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. They select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. They may also assist higher level supervisors. Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees May supervise the activities of other departments (production, maintenance, shipping) Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift Supervise and participate in the production operations Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP's, Work Instructions) Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP's, Work Instructions) Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities Supports process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance Works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner Performs other duties as assigned Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilit