Manufacturing Supervisor

Company Overview
Are you looking for your next professional challenge? How about being a part of building a new company fromthe ground up?
At White Raven, we have just started business. While we may be a small company, we have big ambitions. Overthe last year, we have set up a fully operating pharmaceutical production unit and we are now ramping up itscapacity. We believe in purpose, agile mindset, and technology.

Purpose
If you're concerned about the final purpose of your job, how about saving lives? Our focus at White Raven is toserve biotech companies, small companies that are currently on the verge of developing new treatments orimproving existing treatments. This sector is highly competitive and amazingly complex. Outstanding newtechnologies are being invented at a very fast pace, allowing for the development of new treatments that gofurther every year, including cancer treatments and rare diseases.
Agile mindset
At White Raven, we are currently a small team of highly skilled experts in our area of expertise. We believe in anagile approach to build exceptional business processes, bring value to our customers, learn, and evolve quickly.We want to work with dynamic and talented individuals who share our mindset. We implement agile processes(Scrum) for daily work and fast and efficient decision-making.
Technology
We strongly believe that mastering technology is key to becoming a reference in our area of expertise. That iswhy we are investing in a state-of-the-art, fully automated production line built around the Cytiva SA25 roboticisolator. That is also why we are building a fully digitalized, end-to-end paperless process (eBMR, Odoo ERP,Scilife QMS), a strong competitive advantage compared with industry standards that remain very paper-based.

To make this happen, we are actively looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor based in Liège (BE) to run oursterile production on the floor, batch after batch

Roles and Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day aseptic filling and formulation activities on the Cytiva SA25 fully robotic, gloveless isolatorplatform (setup, formulation, filling, post-filling, decontamination), on the floor with the operatorsOwn the floor execution of GMP batches, engineering runs, process studies and media fills: readiness check,line clearance, in-process controls, batch closure.
• Review executed batch records for GMP and GDP compliance before hand-over to Quality.
• Work as a duo with the Manufacturing Coordinator on the daily running of the production floor, and act as theother's designated back-up during absences.
• Plan the manufacturing contribution to customer projects with the Manufacturing Coordinator and the ProjectManager (campaign slotting, changeover readiness, material lead times).
• Author and review manufacturing documentation (Master Batch Records, work instructions, setup and lineclearance documents), and create and maintain manufacturing articles, BOMs, and routings in the OdooERP.
• Ensure strict GMP adherence in all production activities, including GDP-compliant electronic documentation(eBMR, Odoo, Scilife QMS).
• Contribute to the APS program (documentation and floor execution) and monitor process performance (RFT,OEE, deviations, contamination rate).
• Train and qualify the production operators on equipment, procedures and GMP requirements, and keep theiraseptic qualification current with the Head of Manufacturing.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, DMAIC, standard work) and keep SOPscurrent.
• Investigate deviations and non-conformities within scope; act as CAPA / Change / Task Owner whenassigned.
• Lead risk analysis sessions following standard risk assessment methodologies.
• Collaborate with client auditors and regulators during audits and inspections.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced aseptic manufacturing professional who wants to stay on the floor: GMPdiscipline, aseptic expertise and technical leadership without a management layer.

Education: Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, pharmacy, chemistry, or equivalent (Master's or Engineerpreferred).
Experience: 5+ years in GMP operations, of which at least 3 in aseptic GMP fill and finish. Hands-on isolatoror RABS experience required. Experience executing and reviewing batch records on the floor

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cleanroom behavior, gowning, and GMP practices in sterile production; qualified foraseptic intervention.
• Experience with isolators, single-use systems, automated filling equipment, VHP decontamination, andfilter integrity testing.
• Solid command of batch documentation flows (eBMR, MBR, BR, deviations, change control), includingreview of executed records.
• Manufacturing documentation authoring (SOP, WI, MBR, etc...)
• ERP article / BOM creation and maintenance (Odoo or similar)
• Ability to lead risk analysis sessions following standard risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with GMP QMS systems: deviations, CAPA, change requests.
• Experience training and qualifying operators on equipment and aseptic technique
• Digital proficiency: Experience with an ERP, MES or eQMS system.
• AI and automation mindset: Open to working with AI-assisted tools and automated systems; curious abouthow emerging technologies can improve manufacturing processes and batch documentation.
• Languages skills: English B2 level (read technical documentation, understand instructions, interact with clients andauditors). French is a plus.

Soft skills:

• Technical leadership on the floor: able to carry the operators with you without a reporting line.
• Rigor, attention to detail, anticipation.
• Team player, proactive, eager to learn and transmit.

What we offer:
At our organization, we embrace the vibrant, energizing spirit of a start-up work environment.
Our culture fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration, as we value every team member's ideas andcontributions. We believe in maintaining a balanced and stimulating environment that supports learning,ownership, and rapid evolution.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects in an environmentwhere technology, automation, and continuous improvement play a central role. You will run the batches on oneof the first gloveless robotic isolator lines in Europe, from the first engineering run to routine GMP supply.
We cherish our diverse and inclusive atmosphere and we ensure every individual feels welcome, comfortable,and empowered to perform at their best. In essence, we combine the agility, passion, and curiosity of a start-upwith the ambition to make significant contributions to the industry.

How to apply ?

Interested in joining our team? We would love to hear from you!
Application Process
Apply online:
Submit your application through our dedicated portal : https://whiteraven.bio/jobs/manufacturing-supervisor-29
Required documents:
CV and cover letter.

What to Expect
We review all applications carefully and aim to respond to qualified candidates within 2 weeks. Our interviewprocess typically consists of:

1. Initial phone screening.
2. Technical interview with the hiring team.
3. On-site visit and final interview.

Data Privacy Notice
By submitting your application, you consent to White Raven processing your personal data for recruitmentpurposes. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and will onlybe used for evaluating your candidacy. We retain applicant data for a maximum of 12 months, after which it willbe securely deleted unless you provide consent for longer retention.