Manufacturing Coordinator

HireLifeScience; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx cover

Health Savings Account with company**’

401(k) savings plan

Insurance coverage

Employee assistance programs

Wellness incentives

Paid vacation

Sick time

Company holidays

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in North Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Coordinator who ensures equipment and process items are ready for processing the first time, and coordinates changeovers with associated PRs and data. You will work with maintenance, MT&S, QA, and QC to align schedules, manage sampling and cleaning validations, and ensure on-time release of changes.

The role supports TPM, 5S, Lean Six Sigma initiatives and looks to optimize costs for hoses, supplies and equipment while

Qualifications

• BS/BA (science preferred) and 3+ years in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• AA (science preferred) and 5+ years in a cGMP environment.
• Experience in equipment changeover, cleaning validation, and QA collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment changeovers and release, and manage sample requirements.
• Order swab solutions and coordinate delivery to the floor with maintenance and validation teams.
• Identify conflicts in schedules across campaigns and escalate to senior management.
• Coordinate with MT&S for new and existing processing supplies.
• Collaborate with metrology for equipment calibrations and with QA/QC for changeovers.
• Support TPM, 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Change Control, and safety initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities for hoses, supplies, and readiness expenses.

Skills

cGMP experience

Education

BS/BA (science preferred)

AA (science preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Coordinator is responsible for activities associated with ensuring manufacturing has equipment and process items available for processing right the first time. The Manufacturing Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating of equipment changeovers, and all activities associated with the changeovers such as PRs, providing sample information from cleaning validation to the process floor.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we're leading the charge in advancing tomorrow's medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today's most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you'll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients' lives. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate operations for equipment changeover, equipment sample requirements, and equipment release.
• Coordinate the ordering of swab solution and getting the solution to the manufacturing floor. This includes working the maintenance group with equipment changeover schedule and cleaning validation on cleaning sampling that are required.
• Review schedule to identify any possible conflicts with equipment or areas during different client campaigns and escallate any finding to senior manufacturing management and manufacturing planning.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and MT&S on equipment and supplies needed for new processing and existing processing. This includes ordering items such as carboys, cylinders, hoses, and any other equipment or supplies that may be needed.
• Coordinating with metrology of equipment calibrations.
• Work with QA and QC to complete and release equipment changeovers on equipment. This includes ensuing that all PRs associated with these activities are closed prior to due date. If OOTs are observed during equipment calibrations gather information on what is needed by QA.
• Participates in routine practices and team projects relating to TPM, 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Change Control, change over, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives hoses, supplies, and equipment and other readiness related expenses.

Required Skills/Education:

• BS/BA (science preferred) and 3+ years of experience in a cGMP (pharmaceutical/manufacturing environment OR AA (science preferred) and 5+ years of experience in a cGMP (pharmaceutical/manufacturing) environment

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to discern audible cues
• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 240 minutes
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 240 minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).