Operations Area Specialist

The Position

• Serve as key member of the shift production leadership team, providing operations support and coaching.

• Act as a process advocate; coordinate the daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders and support groups, removing barriers so processes run optimally in assigned areas (Aseptic Production, Finished Production Assembly, Finished Production Packaging).
• Coach and mentor team members on technique, behavior, and mindset (visualize/track events, confirm operators follow processes, verify solutions work and are shared across shifts).
• Execute process confirmation of operations standards with process teams to proactively improve quality and compliance.
• Resolve/elevate issues related to e-time, PRISM, and SAP.
• Implement process improvements.
• Observe and enforce all safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage operator development planning on shift.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Manufacturing experience:
  • Minimum 2 years required (preferably pharmaceutical).
  • If Aseptic Production: both years must be aseptic processing experience.
  • May consider HS diploma/equivalent with 4 years manufacturing experience (preferably pharma; if Aseptic Production, 2 of 4 years must be aseptic).
• Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Clear written and presentation communication preferred.
• Adult learning/training and coaching methods preferred.
• Computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP; novoLIMS preferred.

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus; 14 paid holidays; health/dental/vision effective day one; 8% 401(k) contribution plus match option; paid parental and family medical leave; tuition assistance; life & disability insurance; employee referral awards.