Supervisor, I&C

Position Overview

The Supervisor of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational reliability of the site instruments through an effective calibration process. This role focuses on maintaining and manages equipment, processes, and daily activities while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Additionally, the Supervisor provides training, technical support, and leadership to the I&C team.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we'll open North America's largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive-what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let's transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh's thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit:

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Oversees and develops a team of I&C technicians fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
• Implements the site calibration strategy to ensure safe, reliable, and GMP-compliant operation of equipment and systems
• Maintains and enforces calibration operating guidelines, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed
• Analyzes calibration data to identify trends and implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
• Oversees 3rd party service providers and ensures compliance to I&C standards and procedures, as needed
• Adheres to and enforces compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Identifies opportunities for process or system improvements and partners with stakeholders to implement strategies
• Ensures calibration activities are completed accurately, on-time, and in a cost-effective manner
• Participates in cross-departmental meetings to provide technical expertise and coaching to technicians and stakeholders
• Enforces all company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Willingness to coach, lead, and develop a team
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as Infor
• Ability to effectively present information to others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends, as needed

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of calibration experience in a pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry; or
• Associate degree in engineering or related field with 6+ years of calibration experience in a pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry; or
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing others

Preferred Skills

• Experience in large pharma / biotech operations or project
• Experience in manufacturing / biological products with GMP / GLP requirements

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. No X Yes May be required to operate a pallet jack
Ability to discern audible cues. No X Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. No X Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No X Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No X Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. No X Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, 10 lbs. X 33 lbs., more with assistance
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions. No X Yes

Benefits

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([email protected]).