Dry Room Lead

Overview

This opportunity is located within our Enviro Logix business that develops and manufactures testing solutions for detecting GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins and chemical contaminants in multiple agricultural matrices.

Dry Room Lead – a driven, results-oriented and resilient leader with a strong continuous improvement mindset. The Dry Room Lead's primary role is to manage key functions of our lateral flow device (LFD) production process including lamination, components manufacturing, LFD pads, LFD comb assembly, LFD strip cutting, vialing & kitting, and/or finished goods packaging and inspection, in alignment with SQDC metrics.

• Create production schedules and define and allocate labor needs
• Ensure the production cells are ready at the start of every shift
• Lead daily team production huddles, review visual management of prior day’s performance, and plan for the current day
• Maintain Visual Boards and present to Ops leadership daily
• Ensure materials are supplied to the production cells to avoid downtime and waiting
• Verify Production Batch Records are complete
• Issuing Material and Labor to Jobs in ERP System
• Verify process start-up and quality checks are conducted
• Execute production schedule and verify production goals for Daily Plan are achieved
• Identify production escalations and immediate countermeasures
• Communicate effectively cross-functionally to solve issues and meet goals
• Maintain meticulous documentation of lot and part numbers, inventory and quality assurance records on standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Coordinate labor assignments to cover for absenteeism and vacations
• Operation and cleaning of automated and semi-automated production equipment and printers in assembly areas
• Train production team members and coordinate cross-training, providing thorough documentation/checklists to operators
• Verify routine and preventive maintenance is performed; troubleshoot initial equipment issues and work with facilities/engineering to resolve as needed
• Verify standard work is followed and maintain up to date documentation; initiate, review and approve Document Change Requests
• Adhere to Enviro Logix safety policies and report any unsafe or hazardous condition
• The role typically allocates 50% of time to direct production labor and remainder to indirect labor responsibilities to maximize SQDC

• Update standard work processes and documents where outdated and ensure proper change management
• Drive problem solving, corrective actions and identification of systemic issues
• Evaluate production activities for continuous improvement opportunities and lead improvement initiatives
• Partner with the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) leader to identify continuous improvement and kaizen opportunities within the dry room production process

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high SQDC standards
• Basic math to document production results
• Self-motivated, execution oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Positive work ethic and passionate attitude
• Embrace and sustain change for the better
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment with sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; especially Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally to collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional teams
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred

• 2+ years' experience within manufacturing operations
• High school diploma required;
  Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

• Bend, stoop, carry, climb stairs/rolling stairs (max one flight); ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds
• Regular exposure to temperature changes (generally room temp, with occasional movement in/out of walk-in coolers/freezers)
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Eye/hand dexterity and speed with maintaining high standards for quality and consistency; ability to utilize a computer

Enviro Logix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.