{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dfdbbb6b8f072826a2dbbc80","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dfdbbb6b8f072826a2dbbc80","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dfdbbb6b8f072826a2dbbc80","title":"Shift Supervisor","description":"Description\n\nThe Shift Supervisor will lead a team of operators at BioMADE’s Maple Grove pilot plant facility. Operating as a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), this pilot plant will help bridge a gap in the domestic biotech industry (non-pharma), providing clients with emerging fermentation technologies the ability to demonstrate upstream and downstream processes at a scale which supports future commercial scale design.\n\nThe Shift Supervisor will champion a Zero‑Harm safety culture and promote full engagement in all safety programs. With facility construction underway and completion expected in late‑2027, the role will initially focus on working with operations management, process engineers, and operators to build the foundational systems - procedures, batch records, training, staff development, and communication plans - needed for safe and effective operations. Following construction, the Shift Supervisor will lead the operator team through commissioning, start‑up, and into operations that are running a wide variety of fermentation and downstream processing trials.\n\nThe role reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates regularly with the Technical Lab Manager, Reliability Team Lead, Logistics Supervisor, Process Engineers, and receives additional support from the EHS Manager and the broader Pilot Plant Network.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nThe Maple Grove Pilot plant facility is currently in a construction phase with completion in late-2027. While the initial focus will be on generating operations training documentation, at Plant start-up, the Shift Supervisor will lead a team of shift operators. The Shift Supervisor will establish clear roles/responsibilities/expectations for each operator.\n\nSafety:\nAdhere to site safety policies and permits, ensuring operations personnel receive and understand required training.\nAdvocate a Zero Harm safety culture.\nOpenly discuss and understand team members safety concerns and develop plans to address the concerns in a timely manner.\nStrongly advocate Job Safety Analysis and Pre-task briefs with clear stop work criteria.\nDemonstrating the ability to operate flexibly in a dynamic CDMO environment, where each batch may differ significantly between customers, requiring adaptability to changing process parameters while consistently upholding safety, quality, and core operational standards.\nTraining of Staff:\nSupport the development of training documents and training programs for all unit operations, building on fundamental principles towards a more advanced understanding of the equipment as well as integrated process design.\nSupport the development of training documents on design and operational strategies used to achieve aseptic operation in the fermentation area, ensuring team members understand these strategies.\nEnsure operators are trained on process flows and protocols for each specific client, with clear expectations for support if deviations occur which could impact meeting client objectives.\nMaintenance and Reliability:\nSupport preventive maintenance plans and reactive maintenance for plant assets. Shift Supervisors will be trained on and use maintenance software to generate work requests in accordance with established protocols.\nFood Safety:\nThe Maple Grove site could produce food grade products to support client applications testing. The Shift Supervisor will follow required plant sanitation programs, food safety and food defense programs, and will maintain the Operations Department ready for food safety audits.\nLogistics:\nShift Supervisors will update raw material inventories as they are used, and ensure, along with the Operations Manager, that they are adequately maintained to support the production schedule.\nEnvironmental:\nEnsure Operations team remains compliant with all site environmental permits.\nOther:\nOther duties as assigned by Operations Manager\n\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\nMinimum of two (2) years in one of the following roles for a biotechnology-based organization (pilot scale, commercial scale, or CDMO)\nShift supervisor or operations management, supervising a team of at least two (2) personnel.\nUpstream or Downstream process engineer closely tied to supporting operations or process development supporting technology transfer.\nEducation: B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. If candidate is not degreed, will consider candidate who has demonstrated a minimum of 6 years of experience in biotechnology based organizations (pilot, commercial, or CDMO) in either operations or process development.\nClearly demonstrate a strong working knowledge of upstream and downstream systems commonly utilized in biotech.\n\nEmployment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, conducted following a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Our full testing policy will be provided prior to screening.\n\nBenefits\n\nBioMADE recognizes the importance of a happy and healthy staff that maintains a good work/life balance. BioMADE provides a comprehensive suite of health insurances, supplemental benefits, and paid time off to all regular full-time employees as outlined below. New employees become eligible for most benefits on the first day of the month following their hire date.\n100% Employer paid options for medical insurance for BioMADE employees. Low-cost buy-up options also available.\nGenerous cost-sharing for medical insurance for spouse and child(ren).\nHealth Savings Account option for medical insurance.\n100% Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for BioMADE employees.\nLow-cost Dental insurance for spouse/child(ren) and with child ortho coverage.\n100% employer paid Vision for employee, and spouse/child(ren) coverage.\nSection 125 Flexible Spending Plan options for Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter Pre-Tax benefits.\n100% Employer paid Life insurance with a 1x Annual Salary for Exempt staff and a Flat $50,000 benefit for hourly staff.\n100% Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance and low-cost Voluntary Long Term Disability insurance available.\n401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on plan compensation (no vesting period!).\nDiscretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance.\nPaid Time Off (PTO) that begins to accrue from your hire date.\n13 Paid holidays, including a winter break between Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Day.\nPaid Parental Leave- Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for new parents.\nFull access to LinkedIn Learning’s Suite for professional development.\nFree Parking.\nCasual Dress Code.\nFree snacks and beverages at CA and MN office locations.\nFun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee\n\nAbout BioMADE\n\nAbout Us\n\nBioMADE is a public-private partnership at the forefront of the exciting bioindustrial manufacturing industry. Bioindustrial manufacturing is transforming how we make products in the U.S. – from chemicals to materials to food and more. Working with our network of 330 leading industry, academic, and nonprofit members, BioMADE is securing America’s future through bioindustrial manufacturing innovation, education, and collaboration.\n\nBy harnessing the power of biology, BioMADE and its members are creating more robust and resilient supply chains, making the U.S. more self-sufficient, re-shoring manufacturing jobs, and producing more environmentally sustainable products without relying on traditional petroleum sources. BioMADE is also building a globally competitive STEM workforce to ensure American workers are prepared and ready to fill new jobs within this rapidly growing industry. National interest and momentum for bioindustrial manufacturing is at an all-time high. Join this dynamic, growing organization to make a difference in the future of bioindustrial manufacturing!\n\nBioMADE offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, an annual bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and a generous contribution toward dependent coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending plan, a robust 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar up to 6% match, accrued Paid Time Off, and a generous holiday calendar that includes a week-long holiday closure. We also offer a hybrid work environment for many positions, casual dress, free parking, internet and cell phone stipend, and professional development opportunities.\n\nExport Control Disclaimer\n\nThis position may involve access to hardware, commodities, and technical information subject to the Export Administration Regulations or International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Accordingly, any hiring decision might depend in part on the BioMADE's ability to obtain or rely on federal government authorization as required, if you are not a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., asylee, refugee, or other qualifying protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\n\nEOE Statement\n\nBioMADE is an equal opportunity employer to all and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.","company":"Biomade","rawCompany":"biomade","city":"Maple Grove","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T10:39:19.590Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"53-1042.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-helpers-laborers-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-1043.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-material-moving-machine-and-vehicle-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"325414","title":"Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing","slug":"biological-product-except-diagnostic-manufacturing"},{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Shift Supervisor","description":"Description\n\nThe Shift Supervisor will lead a team of operators at BioMADE’s Maple Grove pilot plant facility. Operating as a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), this pilot plant will help bridge a gap in the domestic biotech industry (non-pharma), providing clients with emerging fermentation technologies the ability to demonstrate upstream and downstream processes at a scale which supports future commercial scale design.\n\nThe Shift Supervisor will champion a Zero‑Harm safety culture and promote full engagement in all safety programs. With facility construction underway and completion expected in late‑2027, the role will initially focus on working with operations management, process engineers, and operators to build the foundational systems - procedures, batch records, training, staff development, and communication plans - needed for safe and effective operations. Following construction, the Shift Supervisor will lead the operator team through commissioning, start‑up, and into operations that are running a wide variety of fermentation and downstream processing trials.\n\nThe role reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates regularly with the Technical Lab Manager, Reliability Team Lead, Logistics Supervisor, Process Engineers, and receives additional support from the EHS Manager and the broader Pilot Plant Network.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nThe Maple Grove Pilot plant facility is currently in a construction phase with completion in late-2027. While the initial focus will be on generating operations training documentation, at Plant start-up, the Shift Supervisor will lead a team of shift operators. The Shift Supervisor will establish clear roles/responsibilities/expectations for each operator.\n\nSafety:\nAdhere to site safety policies and permits, ensuring operations personnel receive and understand required training.\nAdvocate a Zero Harm safety culture.\nOpenly discuss and understand team members safety concerns and develop plans to address the concerns in a timely manner.\nStrongly advocate Job Safety Analysis and Pre-task briefs with clear stop work criteria.\nDemonstrating the ability to operate flexibly in a dynamic CDMO environment, where each batch may differ significantly between customers, requiring adaptability to changing process parameters while consistently upholding safety, quality, and core operational standards.\nTraining of Staff:\nSupport the development of training documents and training programs for all unit operations, building on fundamental principles towards a more advanced understanding of the equipment as well as integrated process design.\nSupport the development of training documents on design and operational strategies used to achieve aseptic operation in the fermentation area, ensuring team members understand these strategies.\nEnsure operators are trained on process flows and protocols for each specific client, with clear expectations for support if deviations occur which could impact meeting client objectives.\nMaintenance and Reliability:\nSupport preventive maintenance plans and reactive maintenance for plant assets. Shift Supervisors will be trained on and use maintenance software to generate work requests in accordance with established protocols.\nFood Safety:\nThe Maple Grove site could produce food grade products to support client applications testing. The Shift Supervisor will follow required plant sanitation programs, food safety and food defense programs, and will maintain the Operations Department ready for food safety audits.\nLogistics:\nShift Supervisors will update raw material inventories as they are used, and ensure, along with the Operations Manager, that they are adequately maintained to support the production schedule.\nEnvironmental:\nEnsure Operations team remains compliant with all site environmental permits.\nOther:\nOther duties as assigned by Operations Manager\n\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\nMinimum of two (2) years in one of the following roles for a biotechnology-based organization (pilot scale, commercial scale, or CDMO)\nShift supervisor or operations management, supervising a team of at least two (2) personnel.\nUpstream or Downstream process engineer closely tied to supporting operations or process development supporting technology transfer.\nEducation: B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. If candidate is not degreed, will consider candidate who has demonstrated a minimum of 6 years of experience in biotechnology based organizations (pilot, commercial, or CDMO) in either operations or process development.\nClearly demonstrate a strong working knowledge of upstream and downstream systems commonly utilized in biotech.\n\nEmployment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, conducted following a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Our full testing policy will be provided prior to screening.\n\nBenefits\n\nBioMADE recognizes the importance of a happy and healthy staff that maintains a good work/life balance. BioMADE provides a comprehensive suite of health insurances, supplemental benefits, and paid time off to all regular full-time employees as outlined below. New employees become eligible for most benefits on the first day of the month following their hire date.\n100% Employer paid options for medical insurance for BioMADE employees. Low-cost buy-up options also available.\nGenerous cost-sharing for medical insurance for spouse and child(ren).\nHealth Savings Account option for medical insurance.\n100% Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for BioMADE employees.\nLow-cost Dental insurance for spouse/child(ren) and with child ortho coverage.\n100% employer paid Vision for employee, and spouse/child(ren) coverage.\nSection 125 Flexible Spending Plan options for Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter Pre-Tax benefits.\n100% Employer paid Life insurance with a 1x Annual Salary for Exempt staff and a Flat $50,000 benefit for hourly staff.\n100% Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance and low-cost Voluntary Long Term Disability insurance available.\n401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on plan compensation (no vesting period!).\nDiscretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance.\nPaid Time Off (PTO) that begins to accrue from your hire date.\n13 Paid holidays, including a winter break between Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Day.\nPaid Parental Leave- Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for new parents.\nFull access to LinkedIn Learning’s Suite for professional development.\nFree Parking.\nCasual Dress Code.\nFree snacks and beverages at CA and MN office locations.\nFun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee\n\nAbout BioMADE\n\nAbout Us\n\nBioMADE is a public-private partnership at the forefront of the exciting bioindustrial manufacturing industry. Bioindustrial manufacturing is transforming how we make products in the U.S. – from chemicals to materials to food and more. Working with our network of 330 leading industry, academic, and nonprofit members, BioMADE is securing America’s future through bioindustrial manufacturing innovation, education, and collaboration.\n\nBy harnessing the power of biology, BioMADE and its members are creating more robust and resilient supply chains, making the U.S. more self-sufficient, re-shoring manufacturing jobs, and producing more environmentally sustainable products without relying on traditional petroleum sources. BioMADE is also building a globally competitive STEM workforce to ensure American workers are prepared and ready to fill new jobs within this rapidly growing industry. National interest and momentum for bioindustrial manufacturing is at an all-time high. Join this dynamic, growing organization to make a difference in the future of bioindustrial manufacturing!\n\nBioMADE offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, an annual bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and a generous contribution toward dependent coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending plan, a robust 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar up to 6% match, accrued Paid Time Off, and a generous holiday calendar that includes a week-long holiday closure. We also offer a hybrid work environment for many positions, casual dress, free parking, internet and cell phone stipend, and professional development opportunities.\n\nExport Control Disclaimer\n\nThis position may involve access to hardware, commodities, and technical information subject to the Export Administration Regulations or International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Accordingly, any hiring decision might depend in part on the BioMADE's ability to obtain or rely on federal government authorization as required, if you are not a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., asylee, refugee, or other qualifying protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\n\nEOE Statement\n\nBioMADE is an equal opportunity employer to all and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T10:39:19.590Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T10:39:19.590Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Biomade","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Maple Grove","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"dfdbbb6b8f072826a2dbbc80"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dfdbbb6b8f072826a2dbbc80"}}