Encapsys-Lab Supervisor

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrows breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations Milliken creates products thatenhance peoples lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile flooring chemical and healthcare businesses the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Millikens curious minds and inspired solutions at and on Facebook Instagramand LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lab Manager provides day-to-day direction to the Quality laboratory associates by coordinating and directing all aspects of laboratory development staff training testing and ongoing operational support. The incumbent is responsible for the calibration maintenance and repair of analytical test instrumentation and identifies justifies and procures new instrumentation when needed. The Supervisor leads the laboratory investigation into quality system outages such as an out-of-specification test result.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely test results possessing unquestioned accuracy and precision generated in compliance with cGMPs.
• Training procedures and protocols that ensure associates are qualified before conducting testing.
• Work schedules which maintain 100% coverage of testing capability to support ongoing production.
• Investigation reports which are clear concise and document a scientifically supported assignable root cause.
• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) which are timely and effective.
• Laboratory SOPs processes and protocols compliant with cGMPs and corporate policy.
• Continuous improvement in laboratory operations.
• Increased engagement for associates managed directly and indirectly.

• Lead and direct the day-to-day activities of Quality Laboratory team in testing and releasing raw materials and finished product in a safe and timely fashion.
• Develop and implement laboratory SOPs and other processes that provide timely accurate test results generated in compliance with cGMPs.
• Investigate quality system outages promptly and thoroughly identify assignable root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.
• Use statistical data to track and trend laboratory test results and implement effective preventive actions before a quality outage occurs.
• Establish equipment maintenance schedules and maintain equipment calibrations to schedule requirements.
• Develop and execute validation/qualification protocols for QC laboratory instrumentation.
• Develop and execute compendial method verification protocols and coordinate QC test method transfers between client supplier and Encapsys R&D analytical laboratories.
• Manage direct reports effectively including performance management (setting and modifying objectives giving prompt corrective feedback as well as praise coaching for improved or sustained performance reviewing performance conducting salary planning) career development (planning and holding regular discussions with employees about their personal growth and development including career goals) and building open and trusting relationships that further high employee performance and engagement.
• Assumes special projects under the direction of the Corporate Quality Assurance Leader.
• SAFETY Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing of safety audits participating in safety projects identifying Site Hazards and contributing to safety improvements and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.
• QUALITY Become familiar with understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs) relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.
• RESPONSIBLE CARE:

a. Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance to requirements.

b. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.

c. Take actions and identify and communicate ideas to minimize waste prevent pollution and conserve energy.

• HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING - All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of the regulations and company policies regarding the management of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste handlers shall receive detailed instruction on the proper handling collecting labeling and transporting of hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA regulations. Instructions shall also include whom to notify in case of a spill and proper procedures for spill response. Educational requirements include the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Instructions on handling hazardous waste shall come from the hazardous waste manager or appropriate designee.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.
• Understand the importance of conformance to the Environmental Safety and Responsible Care Policies procedures and the requirements of the RCMS.
• Understand the significant environmental impacts associated with their work activities and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
• Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures.
• Immediately report any accidents and releases per the company escalation protocol.
• Comply with all environmental health safety and security rules; Environmental Safety and Responsible Care policies and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.
• Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental safety security and health is a condition of employment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the plant environmental health safety security and Responsible Care performance and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Prior work experience in a cGMP compliant analytical laboratory; previous supervisory experience (Shift Lead/Lead Chemist) preferred.
• Experience and knowledge regarding the qualification maintenance and repair of analytical instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of analytical method development and validation.
• Basic knowledge of chemical batch processing including process control.
• Mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences as well as the ability to use quality data management tracking and statistical analysis tools.
• Ability to facilitate and drive complex problem solving to resolve laboratory quality issues. Proficient with problem solving analysis and presentation tools.
• Requires the ability to read analyze and interpret business information scientific journals technical procedures and government regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external customers including strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal interaction skills as well as presentation skills.

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Bachelors degree with a strong emphasis in a natural science or engineering field; chemistry preferred. Masters degree a plus.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition including but not limited to lactation) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) ancestry national origin citizenship age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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