(Archived) Lead Operator

The Lead Operator is responsible for leading daily operations in a process area and ensures compliance with all site operating, Quality, cGMP, and safety procedures associated with manufacturing of bulk medicated feed additives (MFA).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a leader by communicating, maintaining schedule awareness, being decisive, continuously learning, and leading others.
• Exercises sound judgement to make shift decisions independently, ensuring follow up with management.
• Drives the Lean Standard Work Culture:
  • Update the metric board at the end of each shift.
  • Lead shift hand off meeting
  • Oversee/participate in maintenance activities when facility has downtime
  • Ensure Batch Record review with having 100% right the first time.
• Ensures housekeeping is being completed.
• Evaluates process and production situations effectively and makes sound decisions.
• Understands and facilitates environmental compliance.
• Retains knowledge and is able to take readings, startup and shutdown equipment, recognize problems, follow cGMP, perform equipment cleanings, as needed.
• Performs minor disassembly and reassembly of equipment, as needed.
• Ensures GMP requirements are followed and communicate any GMP issues quickly and accurately. Performs advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution and provides direction to operators when production lines are down.
• Facilitates process improvement ideas.
• Leads in the training new operators and pairing of trainee and trainer. Ensures operators are trained on appropriate task / equipment.
• Delivers training on SOPs and Standard work.
• Maintains strong engagement in the production area(s).
• Follows and enforces all safety rules. Coaches others to do the same through normal operations and unusual situations.
• Plans and coordinates activities with maintenance, other shifts and other departments within the facility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). 5+ years directly related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing operations in the pharmaceutical/bio-technology industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team.
• Ability to clearly convey ideas, instructions, or directions.
• Can effectively interact and collaborate with team members. Demonstrates respect for others and encourages team participation.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, high level of enthusiasm, and a solid commitment to both personal and company objectives.
• Ability to effectively lead others.
• Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance.
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments.
• Prioritizes own work. Flexible and responsive to changes.
• Demonstrated history of regular and predictable attendance.
• Computer proficiency with email; internet/online training; and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to accomplish moderate lifting, repeatedly move up to 55 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• Ability to operate a fork truck safely and efficiently.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling can also be expected.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Use of required personal protective equipment is required.