Process Leader, Bio Production 2nd Shift Mon-Fri 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Process Leader for Bio Production on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM). You will provide technical direction, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement in a compliant manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include budgeting, training, SOP development, and KPI tracking to optimize production performance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years leadership experience.
• 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree acceptable.
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems and document control.
• Strong ability to train others and perform OJT assessments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; able to learn packaging software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and communicate status of departmental concerns to management.
• Hire, train and develop personnel; coordinate department activities and schedules.
• Prepare and manage departmental budget; monitor expenses and capital projects.
• Purchase operating supplies and coordinate cycle counts to control inventory.
• Organize batch records, SOPs and controlled forms for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain tracking systems for KPIs and provide data/metrics to management.
• Analyze production problems and implement solutions; investigate deviations.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, OSHA, EPA, EU, JP regulations; support safe operations.

Skills

Leadership

Train others

Continuous improvement

Problem analysis

Data/metrics

Communication

MS Office

SAP/ERP

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

MS Office

ERP inventory control

Job description

Process Leader, Bio Production 2nd Shift Mon-Fri 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Provides technical direction and supervision in their assigned biological production area according to company policies and corporate business plans. Ensures technical competence through proper selection and training of the work force, ensuring a safe work place. Implements and maintains compliance status (cGMP,OSHA) within the department. Manages the documentation flowing in/out of the production floor including, but not limited to, batch records, equipment logbooks, etc. Assist in developing a continuous improvement philosophy within the work force. Implement new technologies. Assist in maintaining the lowest cost of production possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel to include communicating to management the status and/or progress of departmental concerns, issues, employee actions, new ideas, and all other relevant information to ensure success within the department.
• Hire, train, coach and develop personnel within the department in accordance with polices and procedures.
  Coordinate the activities and schedules of the department.
• Prepare and/or manage departmental budget and monitor departmental expenses and capital projects.
• Responsible for purchase of operating supplies to include recommendations new or replacement equipment. Coordination of cycle counts in the Department to control inventory in production areas.
• Accurate business function documentation management: Organize/prioritize batch record reviews as defined by Management for completed production items.
• Create, review and approve relevant SOPs, Controlled Forms and other business function documents to support regulatory compliance, change controls and company driven initiatives.
• Manage and maintain tracking system for department key performance indicators. Provide data/metrics to Management regarding individual, equipment, production trends; provide recommendations to resolve errors.
• Analyze production problems, document findings, and implement solutions to resolve problems
  Investigate production process deviations.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, APHIS, OSHA, EPA, EU, and JP regulations pertaining to production process.
• Direct engagement in process execution including performing, supervising and supporting process steps ensuring safe, compliant and reliable outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree in related business or scientific field preferred.
• In addition to Bachelor's degree, 2 years professional experience. 6 years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Experience must be inclusive of 1 year leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and complete OJT assessments.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow systematic continuous improvement methodologies and the willingness to identify, define, and implement process improvements.
• Experience must be inclusive of managing and auditing master receipts, batch records and process order data within relevant SAP/ERP software systems.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database management required.
• Must be detail oriented, able to work with minimal supervision and self-motivated to utilize resources to troubleshoot as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple on-going projects with aggressive deadlines.
• Strong proofreading skills along with excellent communication and written capabilities.
• Must be proficient in MS office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Experience in ERP inventory control system(s)is preferred but not necessary.
• Must be able to readily learn and quickly become proficient in all software applications utilized for packaging equipment and operations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)