Operations Specialist - Packaging

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The Operations Associate (OA) will report to the Associate Director - Packaging Operations.  The OA will be responsible for providing leadership within the area’s process team, managing projects and process improvements, acting, as a liaison between operations and multiple functional groups to support event management, change controls, etc.  The OA will also assist the operations team in the day-to-day management of the production floor and lead investigations and drive implementation of actions associated with deviations.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Monitor and build a strong safety culture.
• Support site leadership to build a capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes, and controls for the Packaging operations.
• Ensure consistency of operations across shifts (days and nights) through active engagement on the shop floor, through Gemba walks and Practice vs. Procedure evaluations, and through mentorship to the overall operational team.
• Participates and/or lead cross functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies associated with the area for the following initiatives: Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence (OSSCE).
• Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for their area.
• Trained as a lead deviation investigator and change control owner.
• Maintain metrics to measure performance against business objectives and make necessary changes to improve performance.
• Aid in issue resolution, batch/product approvals, and production schedule execution.
• Lead specific activities of the process teams.
• Back-up of Associate Director, with responsibility to lead the Process Team, a cross functional group charged with making medicine and continuously improving.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 3 to 5 years Operations or Manufacturing Support in Pharmaceuticals

Additional Preferences:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE Goals
• Understanding of basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, EMEA, DEKRA, and OSHA.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% during Asset Delivery and < 5% after startup
• Technical or Science degree preferred
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience helpful
• Career interests in Operations Leadership
• Device Assembly or Packaging experience

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent work experience in cGMP production)

Other Information:

• Must be flexible to attend meetings or support off-shifts (operations is 24/7)

The job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job specification.  As always, you should consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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