Lead Operator

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The Lead Manufacturing Operator will provide daily directions to the manufacturing floor based on production schedule, available resources, and department priorities. Engage and support manufacturing process to ensure timely completion and quality throughput. Lead and support administrative activities such as training, investigations, procedure development, and inventory management within the manufacturing area. Drive a positive culture within the manufacturing environment through teamwork, engagement, and respect.

• Indirectly supervise the Manufacturing Operators

People:

• Allocate resources to meet daily schedule needs and support recover plan development and execution.
• Partner with area management to identify overtime needs in advance.
• Communicate with support groups on daily processing needs.
• Provide feedback to department management on operator and process performance.
• Interface with support departments to establish clear/consistent manufacturing objectives and needs.

Process:

• Perform all requirements of a Manufacturing Operator.
• Provide daily oversight of manufacturing operations inside the skin suite.
• Actively engage in all areas of the manufacturing process.
• Identify and resolve training gaps (process, performance, paperwork) through the execution of a training plan.
• Own operator training for all new Manufacturing Operators.
• Lead troubleshooting initiatives to minimize equipment/process downtime.
• Perform manufacturing suite walk through activities to identify equipment deficiencies and observe operator execution.
• Support investigations as a subject matter expert.
• Maintain process and component inventories.
• Support time management around start/stop, breaks and timely completion of tasks.

Paperwork:

• Obtain batch records in advance for associated manufacturing operations to prevent delays.
• Document manufacturing activities in real time and perform daily in-process checks of paperwork.
• Supply and receive paperwork from support groups when necessary to keep manufacturing operations on track and progressive.
• Perform daily, in-process reviews of batch records to support good documentation practices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or equivalent. Degree in related science a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing environment in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills for email and data entry.
• Must read, write and speak in English, and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Fundamental understanding of mathematics and chemistry.
• Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understand product flow and understand chemical processes and their impact.
• Able to work overtime.

Salary Pay Range: $22.79 - $30.77 USD Hourly

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• business accident insurance
• group legal insurance
• savings plan (401(k))

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards | Integra Life Sciences

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