Manufacturing Group Leader - Upstream Cell Culture

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Purpose:

Strong operating knowledge of complex equipment and monitors manufacturing process. Can direct a shift of operators in the overall functionality of departmental processes. Sets the example and holds operators to follow all safety, quality, environmental, operational and personnel expectations. Identifies opportunities for improvements throughout the operations and leads the implementation of changes both in physical operations and written documents. Operates all jobs and maintains operating conditions within the desired range. Strong knowledge of basic computer programs and manufacturing monitoring systems, and can train less experienced operators to learn them.

Responsibilities:

• Exercises job knowledge to independently perform job responsibilities and provides on the job training where necessary. Directs operational activities and manpower schedules.
• Analyzes equipment performance for potential maintenance issues. Anticipates issues with manufacturing productivity and works to resolve alarm issues and equipment failures.
• Sets example and enforces all safety, quality, environmental, operational and personnel policies. Communicates all operational events and issues with appropriate individuals. Responsible for the productivity of group/shift. Supervises direct labor and non-direct labor where applicable. Knowledgeable of all jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practices policies. Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards.
• Leads and organizes operators in solving problem situations. Recommends and leads improvements on manufacturing and departmental processes and procedures.
• Conducts all business in a professional manner. Confronts issues in a constructive manner at an appropriate organizational level, and takes ownership of tasks.
• Provides verbal input to supervisors for written employee evaluations and performance reviews once a year.
• Participates in the sharing of information to promote overall efficiency of production. Attends and actively participates in meetings.
• Articulates problems and provides a positive media for group communication.
• Making decisions concerning manufacturing timelinein a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of cell culture vessels and bioreactors.
• Awkward/forceful/repetitive motions (arms above shoulders, bent wrists, etc.) is required.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required.
• Exposure to temps below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius on a regular basis is required.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weights of more than 20 lbs/9 kgs on a daily basis is required.
• Routine work with chemicals.
• Work in a clean room environment.
• Repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling is required.
• Exposure to temps above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis is required.

• High School diploma required.
• 6+ years area specific relevant experience.
• Must have strong technical knowledge with manufacturing experience in a chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or similar environment.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of plant economics to make decisions aimed at efficiency and reliability.
• General computer knowledge (i.e. Microsoft Office, Email, etc.). Proficient use of manufacturing monitoring systems to track and trend data critical to processes (i.e. PI, SAP, etc.).

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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