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The Position

Second Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

As the Histology Process Lead you will oversee the operational processes of the 2nd shift histology team to ensure workflow efficiency and support business goals. This role is responsible for delegating tasks to 2nd shift personnel while proactively collaborating with the 1st shift team and the 1st shift Process Lead. You will provide essential line support ensure quality and training compliance and assist the Histology Supervisor in meeting overall production schedules and customer service expectations.

The Opportunity

Quality and Safety

• Maintains Right to Operate by ensuring all processes are performed safely; addresses and escalates hazards; timely reports incidents and near misses

• Maintains the quality system and achieves quality objectives

• Ensures audit readiness (OSHA FAA FDA etc.) and represents team during internal audits/inspections

• Ensures accuracy and completeness of procedures for receipt quarantine storage and disbursement of materials per FDA OSHA FAA QSR ISO GMP MEE and Roche policies

• Coordinates training completion and execution (NCRs OJT Operating Procedures Work Instructions); maintains >95% training compliance

• Ensures inventory accuracy and adherence to inventory control processes (TECO Cycle counts etc.)

• Assists with NCR investigations reworks corrective actions and document changes including writing new or updating work instructions and OPs

Production

• Monitors balances and delegates work to employees and contractors to achieve production goals and schedule adherence

• Provides 20-40% line support including receive material handling product build formulation material availability SAP transactions packet review audits and resource allocation

• Interfaces with complex systems and controls in a regulated manufacturing environment

• Ensures daily end-of-shift reports and pass downs are completed for proper communication between shifts and teams

• Effectively leads multiple production lines

• Coordinates maintenance and calibration of equipment in responsible areas

Continuous Improvement

• Ensures adherence to 6S cycle times and standard work; identifies and implements process improvements

• Facilitates and/or participates in Tier Meetings and staff meetings

• Troubleshoots problems engages support functions and assists in implementing preventative measures

• Collects populates and trends daily metrics (Safety Quality Cost Delivery) to identify gaps and support operational excellence

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Proactively collaborates with peers across shifts and functions to achieve daily targets; provides performance feedback to leadership on employee contribution attendance and quality

• Ensures successful onboarding of new employees and contractors; participates in the interview process

• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Who You Are

• You have an Associates Degree

• You have 3 years Relevant work experience preferably in GMP environment

• Experience leading teams or projects preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement and previous experience with ERP systems and SAP

• Proficient with Google products (gMail gSheets gDoc etc)

• High degree of initiative with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to read write and comprehend English; strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong organizational skills planning skills attention to detail and excellent time management to manage multiple tasks and competing timelines

• Strong critical thinking problem solving analytical skills; ability to inspire and influence others; ability to give and receive feedback in a coaching manner

• Ability to be punctual work quickly and accurately in a high-volume environment with constant change; work with cross-functional teams; and maintain prompt regular reliable worksite attendance

Physical Demands and PPE Requirements

• Stand walk sit kneel bend crouch for a combined 4 or more hours per day; push pull and lift a minimum of 50 pounds

• Repetitive consistent movements of the wrists hands and/or fingers; good near visual acuity to perform activities throughout assigned processes

• Work in on around over and under fixed equipment and machinery; work with pallet jacks and ladders; manipulate heavy equipment tools and supplies; concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery

• Wear and work in personnel protective equipment as required by work area (lab coat shoe covers ear protection safety glasses face shield)

• This is an essential position supporting organizational goals requiring attendance on weekends holidays and during emergency or exceptional conditions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson AZ is 52400.00 - 97400.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

This position also offers an attractive benefits package.

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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.