Team Leader – mAbs Process Team

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** Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.
**** At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.
**** Benefits Include:
** 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.
** Position Summary
** Lead a team of biomanufacturing operators for the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) ensuring the GMP standards are followed. Develop, train, and grow a talented team of operators by teaching the “why” of the process. Assist with scheduling batches, batch records review, troubleshooting technical challenges, and batch release.
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* Hours:

1st shift, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Plus On-call rotation
**** Position Responsibilities
** Looking for a people-focused leader to lead the monoclonal antibody manufacturing processing area.
* Recruit, lead, coach, and retain a high performing operations team (~8 direct reports). As a leader, you will set the tone for the area to maintain an effective and engaged manufacturing group following GMP requirements.
* Train and supervise on-the-floor operations of commercial monoclonal antibody manufacturing under GMP.
* Effectively manage the day-to-day operations by assisting with production and resource schedule against operational plan.
* Design reporting standards for operational metrics and process KPIs to drive operation efficiencies and employee experiences.
* Investigate process excursions/deviations and production issues utilizing six sigma tools to ensure corrective actions are identified and implemented to eliminate the root cause of the problem.
* Support initiation and closure of deviations within the defined timeline, and CAPA implementation.
* Review of completed manufacturing documentation per compliance standards and established timelines.
* Draft SOPs, batch records, validation protocols and reports for equipment and procedures needed for the process.
* Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to ensure your area delivers the highest quality products and provide your team with the tools, resources and support needed to achieve their goals.
* Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency.
* Assist with multi-functional technical projects within area of responsibility.
* Efficiently communicate relevant information with other shift Team Leaders and manufacturing teams.
* Support inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Champion GMP compliance. Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure area audit readiness.
** Education and Experience
*** Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or in any relevant disciplines is required.
* Expectation of minimal relevant experience requirement:
Bachelor + 5-7 years, Master + 3-5 years, PhD + 1-2 years.
* Management experience: 1 year preferred.
** Technical Skills and Competencies Required
** The ideal candidate would possess:
* Experience with working in a GMP environment.
* Relevant experience in Monoclonal Antibody manufacturing and/or aseptic manufacturing.
* Ability to engage with others, collaborate, and lead high performing operation team.
* Enthusiastic to teach someone something new every day.
* Excellent communication (written and oral) with attention to detail.
* Self-starter, able to prioritize work on multiple concurrent projects and work efficiently with minimal guidance.
* Strong computer, scientific, and organization skills.
* Demonstrated record of working in a team environment.
** Physical

Position Requirements
** Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations and biohazards:
All of which Zoetis makes as safe as possible…