Specialist Operations- 3rd shift
Job DescriptionPosition Description:Specialist Operations- 3rd shiftThe Manufacturing Operations Specialist is assigned to a product manufacturing team and partners with the Operations Managers in coordinating maintenance activities and ensuring the manufacturing area is operating at peak efficiency.Primary Responsibilities:Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations or Operations Manager, the Operations Specialist's primary responsibility will be to help facilitate day to day production and support of operations. He/she will partner with the area Manager to assist with shop floor managementThis position will require off-shift or weekend coverage based on business unit needs and specific assignments. The Operations Specialist has the opportunity to develop into a manager with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer
Assists Operations manager in execution of duties
Delivers operational improvements on key business projects, including updating weekly metrics and deliverables
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and challenging the status quo
Complete documentation of deviation events
Complete production batch record review (post- Production)
Coach and provide oversight on shop floor to identify potential issues before they arise and prevent deviations
Ownership of the Leader's standardized work process which prioritizes resolution of issues from the shop floor and drives resolution through 8-step problem Solving and other Lean tools.
Collaborate with peers on global teams to ensure a positive learning organization, alignment of strategy and sharing of best practices
Mentor others on effective communication and active listening techniques to fully understand needs and expectations
Assist the operations team and shop floor with defining the requirements of the electronic batch record and successful execution
Position Qualifications :Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or another technical field
OR
High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant experience in manufacturing or military service
AND
Willing and able to work off-shifts and weekends as needed
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated record of successfully working in team environments and influencing people with a broad range of skills and experience.
Performance mindset to drive and influence behaviors on the floor
Self-motivation, ambition, resilience, and confidence in taking a risk
Lean, Six Sigma problem solving skills coupled with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Technical writing experience related to procedures and investigations
SAP, MES, and DeltaV experience is an advantage
Shift and Hours
Work a minimum of 18 months on 3rd shift
Monday to Friday 12AM-8AM
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