
3rd Shift Supervisor cGMP Biomanufacturing Downstream
Madison, WIContract$50–53/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Adecco is seeking a Senior Supervisor to oversee overnight downstream biomanufacturing operations in Madison, Wisconsin. The role leads a team producing biologics drug substance in a regulated clinical and commercial environment, combining hands-on floor support with production oversight and employee development. The candidate should bring downstream biologics manufacturing knowledge and leadership experience; experience in cleanroom environments, aseptic techniques, or general laboratory equipment is preferred.
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Full job description
Senior Supervisor – Downstream Biomanufacturing
Location: Madison, WI
Pay: up to 53/hr
Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM (Overnight Shift)
Employment Type: Contract, guaranteed through March 13, 2027, with potential for extension and permanent offer based on business needs
About the Opportunity
Adecco is assisting a leading biopharmaceutical organization in seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor, Downstream Biomanufacturing to oversee overnight manufacturing operations and lead a team responsible for producing biologics drug substance in a regulated clinical and commercial manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines direct manufacturing floor support with employee development, production oversight, and operational execution. The Senior Supervisor will guide a team of approximately 5–15 employees, ensuring manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established cGMP requirements.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of downstream biologics manufacturing, proven leadership experience, and the ability to foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee overnight downstream manufacturing operations, providing hands-on floor support and direction to a team of approximately 5–15 employees.
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Ensure successful execution of biologics manufacturing activities, including column chromatography, normal flow filtration (NFF), tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral reduction/filtration, and bulk drug substance filling.
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Maintain compliance with cGMP requirements, company SOPs, specifications, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
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Ensure manufacturing readiness, production schedule adherence, and timely completion of batch activities.
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Provide coaching, technical guidance, and employee development to promote consistent execution and a right-first-time quality culture.
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Coordinate activities with supervisors across other shifts to maintain operational consistency and standard work practices.
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Support customer and Person in Plant (PIP) activities, addressing operational questions and ensuring alignment with program requirements.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and effective use of personnel and resources.
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Participate in recruiting, hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, employee development, and application of company policies.
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Collaborate with Quality Assurance and other site functions to support manufacturing objectives, compliance, and overall site performance.
Qualifications
Candidates should meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
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Doctorate in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
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Master's degree in a related discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
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Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
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Associate degree in a related discipline with at least 9 years of relevant experience.
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High school diploma with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Additional Requirements:
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More than 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
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Background in biologics or pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably within downstream processing.
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Understanding of cGMP requirements, data integrity, SOP compliance, and applicable FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead challenging discussions and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
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Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple manufacturing activities, and make sound operational decisions.
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Experience in cleanroom environments, aseptic techniques, and/or general laboratory equipment is preferred.
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Previous cGMP manufacturing experience is preferred.
Schedule & Assignment Details
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Shift: Sunday–Wednesday, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM.
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Location: Madison, WI.
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Assignment: Guaranteed through March 13, 2027.
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Extension: Potential for additional time based on business needs.
Why Work with Adecco?
Adecco offers access to opportunities with leading employers, along with support throughout the hiring and assignment process.
Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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401(k) retirement savings plan.
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Weekly pay.
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Access to employee discounts and additional resources.
How to Apply
If you have a background in downstream biologics manufacturing and experience leading teams in a regulated production environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity!
Adecco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay Details: $50.00 to $53.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,142 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–53/hr
- US median$28–34/hr84 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $51.50/hr, is 70% above the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the top quarter of Manufacturing Supervisor hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 76 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Wisconsin and 1,142 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (839 postings).
- Education
- 60 of the 1,142 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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