Prod Team Lead 2nd Shift

Position Summary:

The Team Lead position is responsible for frontline leadership of a team engaged in the operation of manufacturing/packaging equipment and reagent formulation. The Team Lead position includes all aspects of production/packaging and maintenance work including reagent formulation inspecting maintenance cleaning and troubleshooting of manufacturing/process equipment. The Team Lead position develops employees by providing feedback to their direct manager to assist in thorough effective personnel performance management and driving accountability for team performance metrics and projects. The ability to effectively lead quality initiatives is critical to the departments ability to improve manufacturing processes increase product quality improve departmental productivity/efficiency and above all reduce manufacturing costs/s.

Main Accountabilities:

• Oversee Manufacturing daily activities
  • Performing the batch record review to ensure adherence to the appropriate departmental procedures and batch record release activities.
  • Understand machine operation and how it translates to the manufacturing processes.
  • Assist in maintaining an efficient and effective workforce. Maximize equipment and process capabilities.
  • Provide a level of technical understanding to assist Process Technicians and Maintenance personnel with routine problem solving.
  • Provide support and training to the production team for advanced troubleshooting of equipment.
  • Ensure the most recent information related to manufacturing and maintenance is communicated and/or documented for compliance history and reliability.
  • Maintain and ensure scheduling of resources and team members
  • Utilize a variety of software systems to support daily work activities (i.e. TrackWise LiveLink/DocLink SAP BRAM etc.
  • Conduct staff meetings daily or as needed keeping records/documentation of that discussed
• Develop the manufacturing team
  • Inspire and motivate the team to achieve top performance as a team
  • Promote selfgrowth and internal development with team members
  • Ensure overall team training is maintained current for processes and procedures relevant to all manufacturing/packaging activities and coordinate crosstraining among roles to create staffing flexibility and increased depth.
  • Assist the direct manager in the Performance Management process (PMP) with clear feedback of team members
  • Assist in creation and implementation of training/development plans for team members
• Develop the manufacturing team
  • Inspire and motivate the team to achieve top performance as a team
  • Promote selfgrowth and internal development with team members
  • Ensure overall team training is maintained current for processes and procedures relevant to all manufacturing/packaging activities and coordinate crosstraining among roles to create staffing flexibility and increased depth.
  • Assist the direct manager in the Performance Management process (PMP) with clear feedback of team members
  • Assist in creation and implementation of training/development plans for team members
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Education and Experience:

• StudiesExperience:
  • A High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 5 progressive years in a GMP regulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry required or
  • Associates Degree in an applicable or Technical field or Vocational / Technical School and a minimum of 3 progressive years in a GMP regulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry or
  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 1 progressive years experience in a GMP regulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • Prior experience leading others strongly preferred.
• Skills and Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of and experience in ISO 9001 and applicable HSE regulations
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of production equipment
  • Background in Bulking and/or compounding in food supplement cosmetic medical device or pharmaceutical chemical formulation preferred.
  • Familiarity with measurement scales mixing blending chemical mills and other formulation manufacturing equipment preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience of working independently. .
  • Must be able to demonstrate flexibility around changing priorities.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Performs all job functions and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Ability to regularly climb stairs to perform work.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time on shifts that could range from 812 hours.
  • Ability to routinely lift 2040 lbs.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Ability to operate motorized pallet jacks.
  • Ability to maintain reliable and punctual attendance
  • May be exposed to and require the handling of chemicals antibiotics and/or hazardous materials.
  • May be exposed to strong odors incurred during media production or other operations.
  • Lab work is performed wearing various types of PPE which include but is not limited to a hairnet beard cover safety glasses safety shoes hearing protection gloves PAPRs face mask and lab coats. Makeup and jewelry are prohibited in certain areas of Manufacturing.