Manufacturing Operations Supervisor I

Avantor; Bakersfield (CA); In loco; USD 63.000 - 101.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Avantor in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor for the 3rd shift to oversee daily planning, execution, and maintenance of manufacturing activities. You will optimize material, equipment, and personnel use to deliver quality products at minimum costs.

You’ll lead and develop staff, ensure adherence to Batch Records and SOPs, and drive continuous improvements while coordinating with production, maintenance, and shipping teams.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Life science/chemistry production experience.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing is a plus.

Mansioni

• Supervise manufacturing employees and may oversee other departments (production, maintenance, shipping).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to fulfill sales orders and inventory requirements.
• Ensure safety, proper shutdowns, and compliance with written docs (Batch Records, SOPs).
• Train, motivate, and evaluate staff; develop cross-training to improve capacities.
• Support ISO audits and continuous improvement initiatives; reduce costs through process enhancements.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Safety

Lean manufacturing

CGMP

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Batch Records

SOPs

Descrizione del lavoro

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor (3rd Shift) to oversee the daily planning, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area. This person ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. They also select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function and may assist a higher level supervisor. This is a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA location. Work Schedule: 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 10pm-6:30am.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees.
• May supervise the activities of other departments (production, maintenance, shipping).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data.
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP’s, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP’s, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Supports process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed.
• Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance.
• Works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

Education

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelors degree preferred and/or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 1 of which must be in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering or chemical production experience required.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data management is required.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment essential.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Must be hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $62,500.00 - $100,625.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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