Production Supervisor

The Opportunity :

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking Production Supervisor to join our Biopharma team and support the production of single-use assembly products for our customers.

This role will be a full-time, 1st Shift (Monday - Thursday, 5 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM) position based out of our Morrisville, NC facility. You will have the opportunity to guide a dynamic and collaborative team.

If you have experience in fast-paced, production environments and are passionate about being a leader - let's talk!

What we're looking for

Education : Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience : 3 years of experience in a production cleanroom environment and / or demonstrated proficiency in cleanroom assembly as evidence through annual reviews

Collaboration Tool : MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

3 years related experience in assembly / fabrication required

2 years of supervisor experience in a cleanroom environment is preferred

2 years of cleanroom assembly / protocol knowledge is preferred

2 years of GMP experience is required

2 years of lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus

Leadership experience is required

Supervisory-level communication skills are required

Microsoft Office is required

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines is preferred

Problem-solving skills are preferred

Lean manufacturing principles are preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact

Supervise, train, coach and motivate staff.

Plan work assignments based on schedule to ensure maximum uptime of the area and assist in the assembly process where necessary.

Respond to quality issues, material shortages and equipment malfunctions and find solutions to each.

Ensure quality and safety procedures are followed and goals are met on a consistent basis

Ensure all cleanroom guidelines are strictly followed.

Review the manufacturing process and final output pieces to ensure all steps have been completed.

Maintain accurate production and inventory records to ensure accuracy and traceability.

Ensure Engineering Process Records (EPR's) are complete, accurate, and clear as to satisfy the design intent and quality requirements. Interface with other departments as required ensuring all department and company goals are achieved.

Oversee production workers by inspecting their work; ensure orders are completed, inspected, tested, packed, and shipped on time and that all work is completed in accordance with the company's quality guidelines, corporate safety program and standard operating procedures.

Maintain all production equipment ensuring that regular maintenance requirements are completed and documented according to the company's operating procedures; report any malfunctions to management and makes recommendations for problem resolution.

Ensure that materials required for production are available; orders additional materials when needed.

Ensures all activities are performed in accordance to written procedures, ISO9001, and cGMP's.

Develop and implement operating procedures to reduce inefficiencies and improve product quality.

Evaluate and implement process improvement activities while following appropriate change control requirements.

Follow site protocols, policies, and procedures

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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