About
Faircraft is developing a sustainable alternative to leather through innovations in cell culture, chemistry, and tissue engineering. We are reimagining materials to meet the demands of a more ethical and environmentally conscious future.
Job Description
We are looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to overlook and organize the execution of our current manufacturing processes, while supporting process evolutions aiming at improving efficiency, quality or introducing new product manufacturing. This role sits at the intersection of production execution, process discipline, and supply coordination. You will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an evolving environment where processes are still being defined.
This role is for a builder, as you will play a central role in shaping, operating and improving our manufacturing platform.
Manufacturing & Daily Operations
Supervise day-to-day manual production activities
Ensure production runs are executed according to SOPs, batch records, and schedules
Coordinate operators and technicians during production and development runs
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment
Identify deviations, issues, or inefficiencies and escalate appropriately
Development & Pilot Runs
Support development and experimental runs alongside R&D and Operations
Ensure experimental processes are documented clearly and executed consistently
Help assess whether development runs are suitable for transition into production
Provide hands-on feedback on manufacturability, repeatability, and risks
Process Discipline & Documentation
Follow and enforce existing SOPs and work instructions
Help improve SOPs based on real production experience
Ensure batch records, logs, and production data are accurate and complete
Contribute to process standardization as production matures
Supply Chain & Materials Coordination
Track raw materials, consumables, and production supplies
Coordinate with procurement and operations to ensure material availability
Monitor inventory levels and flag risks early
Ensure correct materials are used for production vs development runs
Support incoming material checks and traceability
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Follow safety procedures and reinforce safe working practices
Ensure quality expectations are met during production and pilot runs
Flag non-conformities and participate in root-cause discussions
Support early quality system implementation
Preferred Experience
Required Qualifications
3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, pilot production, or lab-adjacent operations
Experience supervising or coordinating operators or technicians
Comfortable working in manual or semi-manual production environments
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
Familiarity with wet processes, biological materials, or advanced materials is a plus
Experience working closely with R&D or process development teams
Key Skills & Traits
Hands-on and pragmatic
Organized and reliable in a fast-changing environment
Calm; comfortable with processes that evolve
Strong communication skills across R&D, operations, and supply chain
Able to balance flexibility with discipline
Curious mindset with a bias toward continuous improvement
Nice to Have
Exposure to pilot plant or scale-up environments
Basic inventory or supply chain coordination experience
Familiarity with early-stage quality systems (non-GMP)
What Success Looks Like
Production runs are executed reliably and documented properly
Development runs are supported without disrupting core production
Materials are available when needed, with minimal surprises
SOPs improve over time instead of drifting
The production floor becomes calmer, safer, and more predictable
Additional Information
- Contract Type: Full-Time
- Location: Paris