Operations Lead - Lean Manufacturing, CIP & Capital Projects

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc. in Carrollton, TX seeks an Operations Manager to lead front-line supervisory teams and manufacturing technicians, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will partner with the Production Manager, Planning, and Process Engineers to meet customer demand, maintain staffing plans, and drive CIP, lean initiatives, and maintenance programs. The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering and five years of frontline leadership in high-volume manufacturing; SAP

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering required; other technical degrees will be considered for candidates that meet the other experience requirements.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a frontline leadership position within a manufacturing environment; experience leading both operational and professional technical employees a plus.
• High volume manufacturing experience preferred, familiarity with high purity chemical manufacturing a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the front-line supervisory team, the manufacturing technicians, and the maintenance technicians in managing the ongoing operations of Carrollton manufacturing safely and effectively.
• In conjunction with the Production Manager and Production Leads, consistently drive and reinforce the safety and quality cultures necessary to achieve incident free performance.
• Collaborate with Planning to develop, deploy, and execute the ongoing production plans to assure that customer demand is met in a safe and timely fashion and at a quality level that meets expectations
• Work with the Production Manager to develop and maintain the staffing plans needed to ensure uninterrupted operations, including the approval of vacation coverage and/or overtime coverage as needed.
• Work closely with the Process Engineers on process and equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, capital projects, maintenance projects and other initiatives to continuously improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Help develop and maintain the resource, capital and project plans necessary to support the ongoing growth of the business.
• Manage and support capital projects where necessary to implement new products or processes and facility replacements and improvements.
• Responsible for the operation of central facilities utility systems, including instrument air, HVAC, electrical distribution and lighting, de-ionized water, steam generation, and site security systems.
• Manage planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance activities across the facility.
• Execute site Preventive Maintenance plans and schedules.
• Support Environmental, Safety & Health, and Quality department programs and requirements, new products, and special projects as needed
• Member of the Management of Change Control Board which approves all change proposals.
• Member of the Material Review Board which approves all requests for material disposition.
• Develop and track implementation of lean initiatives including Kaizen, KPIs, 5S/6S, Poke-yoke, value stream modelling, etc.
• Lead cross functional teams using structured problem-solving tools such as fishbone, 8D, failure tree, and statistical analysis to resolve yield and quality issues quickly.
• Support SPC program for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods
• Review and approve all procedure and container drawing changes for the Carrollton facility in CPro.
• Provide technical support to business group, customers, and maintenance including troubleshooting, modification/design, and other process/project orientated work.
• Participate in customer audits and/or answer customer complaints using an 8D format.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Problem solving

Communication

Safety culture

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc. in Carrollton, TX seeks an Operations Manager to lead front-line supervisory teams and manufacturing technicians, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will partner with the Production Manager, Planning, and Process Engineers to meet customer demand, maintain staffing plans, and drive CIP, lean initiatives, and maintenance programs. The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering and five years of frontline leadership in high-volume manufacturing; SAP