CIP Lead - Night Shift

Piper Companies is seeking a CIP Lead (Night Shift) for a long-term contract opportunity supporting the startup and operational ramp-up of a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The CIP Lead (Night Shift) will serve as a frontline leader responsible for driving startup execution, equipment readiness, and operational performance while helping transition newly commissioned systems into routine manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup, shakedown, and operational readiness efforts for Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems and associated manufacturing utilities.
• Supervise and coordinate a night shift team of operators and technicians, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of daily activities.
• Diagnose and resolve process, equipment, and operational issues that arise during commissioning, startup, and early manufacturing campaigns.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, validation, quality, and manufacturing groups to support system turnover and operational reliability.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through effective communication, coaching, and shift handovers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership, supervisor, shift lead, or team lead role within manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a related industrial environment.
• Hands-on involvement with startup, commissioning, shakedown, facility expansion, or equipment turnover activities.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities with process systems, production equipment, and operational workflows.
• Experience working within regulated industries such as biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments in a fast-paced startup setting.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $70/hr - $80/hr
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

• Location: Holly Springs, NC (On-Site)
• Schedule: Night Shift | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule | 12-Hour Shifts
• Employment Type: Long-Term Contract Opportunity
• Posting Date: 09/01/2026
• Apply By / Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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