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Supervisor, Nucleotide Vaccine Production
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Location: Verona, WI
| Job Summary and Purpose: |
Responsible for the supervision and leadership of the Nucleotide vaccine manufacturing process. This role will work to ensure that preparation of all in-process and finished veterinary biological products are completed to achieve on-time delivery and in a manner consistent with standard operating procedures and corporate objectives.
| Responsibilities and Key Duties: |
* Manage, operate and maintain the Nucleotide manufacturing laboratory and equipment
* Produce and maintain a manufacturing schedule that level load production and personnel requirements to meet production goals and supply scheduling
* Ensure equipment and materials are prepared and ready for daily use
* Hire, train, motivate, and coach manufacturing team members to maximize their growth and development as well as meet manufacturing objectives
* Develop, write, and implement applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records to identify areas of improvement while ensuring compliant execution
* Manage the goals, objectives and development of the manufacturing department team members
* Ensure coaching/training programs are in place, tracked and executed to enable employees to perform their assigned duties to the expected standards with accountability
* Lead and coach the team towards identifying process improvement measures
* Manage activities that improve process efficiency and maximize cost reduction
* Develop and maintain daily and weekly department performance indicators (KPI's).
* Implement new or improved processes as needed
* Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on manufacturing and adjust activities as necessary
* Accurately complete all necessary documentation in accordance with good documentation practices
* Additional duties as assigned
| Core Competencies: |
* Shape solutions out of complexity - Open and curious of other's perspectives. Analytical thinker with high energy level
* Client focus - Has in mind client satisfaction with every process and assignment
* Collaborate with empathy - Fully take part in the working group to share information, listens to others with an open and positive attitude
* Engage and develop - Open to share knowledge and to receive feedback from others
* Drive ambition and accountability - Ensure accuracy of work through use of KPI's and positively support team members to be accountable and remain focused
* Influence others - Motivate others to meet priorities through fostering teamwork and leading with confidence
| Technical / Functional Competencies: |
* Know the technical machinery to operate changeovers and adjust parameters to optimize machine operations on a varied number of equipment
* Has a detailed understanding of the Nucleotide vaccine end-to-end manufacturing process
* Is able to suggest changes in a process to improve performance
* Identify resources needs (capacity, capability) to allocate workload
* Ensure all environmental, quality, health & safety requirements are being respected
* Identify gaps or variances through regulations indicators and propose corrective actions to ensure compliance
* Key user of tools and systems
* Know how to perform deep KPI analysis
* Daily practice of coaching, feedback and meeting facilitation
* Is capable to use reporting tools and can run a detailed analysis for his/her production scope
* Is able to build an action plan to improve performance on his production scope
* Capable of leading assigned projects
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Strong attention to detail is a must
* Excellent computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suites and inventory management software
* Must be able to work in a team environment
* Ensure compliance of all manufacturing processes in accordance with Regulatory Agencies (USDA, OSHA) as well as Ceva policies and procedures
* Follow all relevant department policies, procedures, SOPs, and other requirements during project execution
* Strong math skills
* Ability to plan, prioritize and organize
| Qualifications: |
Education - Bachelor's degree in a biological science field preferred (i.e. microbiology, virology or immunology) or in a business field with applicable experience in a related field.
Work Experience - Minimum five (5) years of experience in a regulated environment in the biological and pharmaceutical industry. Familiarity with nucleic acid handling methods (RNA/DNA) is strongly beneficial. Management or Supervisory position with experience in process improvements and strategic planning is preferred.
Other - A working knowledge of microbiology and mammalian cell culture / systems preferred; additional experience in related areas of biologics production, quality control, quality assurance and/or research desired.
| Physical Requirements: |
* Able to read, write legibly, and communicate in English
* Standing for long periods of time
* Frequent repetitions of bending, twisting, lifting arms above head, wrist and shoulder movements
* Visual inspection
* Dexterity: Frequent fine motor movement
* Lifting 50 lbs.
* Daily dressing and operating in clean room required garments and PPE
| Working Conditions: |
* Clean room manufacturing laboratory
| Travel Required: |
* 10% both international and domestic
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.
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Education - Bachelor's degree in a biological science field preferred (i.e. microbiology, virology or immunology) or in a business field with applicable experience in a related field.
Work Experience - Minimum five (5) years of experience in a regulated environment in the biological and pharmaceutical industry. Familiarity with nucleic acid handling methods (RNA/DNA) is strongly beneficial. Management or Supervisory position with experience in process improvements and strategic planning is preferred.
Other - A working knowledge of microbiology and mammalian cell culture / systems preferred; additional experience in related areas of biologics production, quality control, quality assurance and/or research desired
