Supervisor I, Manufacturing Operations

The Opportunity:

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably life science, chemistry, and/or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, one of which must be in a supervisory capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience
  Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or chemical production experience required.
  Experience in cGMP manufacturing is a plus.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), SAP experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industries is preferred.
• Highly organized and initiative-taking individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must manage multiple tasks and priorities and quickly adapt to changing situations.
• Proven record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Must be direct, collaborative, and committed to business improvement processes.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety, and proper shutdown of the site at the conclusion of the shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes' efficiency, output, and safety through observations and measurements and by collecting and interpreting data.
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance with written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOPs, and Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOPs, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and consistently maintained.
• Investigate and eliminate departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize space, equipment, material, and personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout and planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better space utilization and increased capacities.
• Supports process validations by defining the process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data, and supporting protocol summaries where needed.
• Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, monitors, and evaluates the performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross-training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates in internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates in activities related to ISO certification and ongoing conformance.
• Works closely with internal departments to ensure commitment to customers is met promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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.comand 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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