Lead, Compression

Overview:
Under direct supervision of the production supervisor, the basic purpose of this position is to provide technical direction and leadership in assigned areas.  Responsibilities will include:  troubleshooting product and process related issues, assigning work tasks, resolving employee issues, ensuring a safe work place through proper training of the work force, maintaining compliance status and determining support group interventions as needed.   

Responsibilities:
STRATEGIC

 

PRODUCTIVITY - Adheres to production schedules, assigning staff to ensure that production quotas are met for finished goods inventories

LEADERSHIP – Mentor, motivate and counsel associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth

QUALITY - Uphold regulatory requirements (GMPs, FDA, OSHA) and company technical requirements (SOP(s), Work Instructions, etc.) in the production of assigned product

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - Participates and recommends improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods for special projects and/or as opportunities arise

SAFETY - Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are followed in compliance

 

TACTICAL

 

Oversee operating area(s) and responsible for converting raw materials into finished product in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner that meets company quality standards

Communicate to management progress of the department, problems, employee actions, new ideas, and all other relative information to the shift and department

Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems

Interface with other department Team Leaders and employees in a professional manner to coordinate the activities and issues

Serve as proxy for production supervisor(s) and assume responsibilities of other job functions as needed

Identifies the temporary staffing needs of unit for the following day or week, and arrange for the presence and assignment of temporary or regular labor to the unit prior to line start-up

Participates in GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct any identified deficiencies

Adjust ingredients to machine runs in accordance to master batch record (MBRs) formulations

Recommend and assist in authoring deviation request(s)

Utilize company ERP system (AS400) for inventory transactions, scanning, label creation, verifying additions to batch records and data entry

Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) to log production outputs, create product start-up documents to record relative standard deviations (RSDs), friability, disintegration, reliability/quality testing)

May use (but not limited to) power equipment such as a forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment (i.e. electric jacks, sit down, stand ups, and cherry picker forklifts for applicable area(s))

Maintain clean work environment at all times, including and not limited to hygiene practices

Ensure rooms and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained and coordinate / perform all cleaning duties as required

Ensure all inventory issues are monitored and resolved

Interface with other departments as required (i.e. product development, maintenance, engineering, etc.)

Maintain proper recording and usage of batch records per established compliance processes

Ensure SOPs, work instructions and cGMP(s) are followed at all times

Work overtime and perform other duties as required

Leadership Responsibilities

 

Ability to function effectively at both strategic and tactical levels

Proven leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others

Strong change management skills to challenge the status quo and drive improvements

High ethical standards

Models and supports organization’s goals and values

Leadership by example, “roll up the shirtsleeves” management style and work ethic

Lead and coordinate 7+ manufacturing associates on each shift

 

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years experience in a manufacturing operations role

Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook

Understanding of MAPICS, i5 production software or related AS400 systems

 Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, sanitation processes and procedures and HAACP

Understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)

Detailed oriented with good problem-solving skills

Established evidence of leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to execute work assignments autonomously

Ability to maintain composure in stressful environment with sometimes conflicting priorities

Ability to meet department deadlines

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