Production Coordinator I (C Shift, Nights)

BioFire Diagnostics; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise innovante recherche un Coordinateur de Production pour organiser et préparer les opérations de fabrication. Vous serez responsable de la documentation des ordres de production et de l'interface entre divers départements, garantissant ainsi une production fluide et conforme aux exigences de qualité. Ce rôle exige une attention particulière aux détails et une compréhension approfondie du contrôle des stocks, ainsi qu'une expérience en environnement cGMP.

Qualifications

• 1 an d'expérience en manufacturing cGMP requise.
• Connaissance démontrée du PCR appréciée.
• Capacité à utiliser des systèmes de contrôle des stocks.

Responsibilities

• Organiser le travail au sein d’un groupe de fabrication.
• Gérer la documentation des ordres de production.
• Assurer la disponibilité des matériaux.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Chemistry or Supply Chain field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electronic MRP systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Production Coordinator organizes and prepares work within a manufacturing group. Follows a production schedule to coordinate and organize resources necessary for production work orders and to ensure production flows smoothly and efficiently. Creates production batch records, prints/prepares labels, and gathers assigned materials lots for production orders. Participates in cycle counts, delivery of QC samples, and delivery/transaction of R&D materials. Ensures comprehensive compliance for proper documentation of batch records and material requirements for the production staff. Interfaces between production departments and with production schedulers, materials management, QA, and R&D to properly prepare the production orders per schedule requirements. Communicates any potential scheduling issues to the affected groups, and works with the production schedulers and scheduling manager to resolve scheduling issues. Monitors inventory status of production sub-assemblies critical to the manufacturing process, and communicates potential shortages to the production scheduler. Collects, reviews, and inputs data into databases. Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments. The Production Coordinator may participate in process improvements and other documentation efforts.

Primary Duties:

1. Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics’ Quality System.
2. Responsible for assisting Team Leads, Supervisors, & Managers with technical issues such as troubleshooting production issues, organization workflow, scheduling and batch records issues, and ensuring correct raw materials are being consumed.
3. Assist teams with technical support issues such as manufacturing specialized orders and coordinating the delivery and consumption of special R&D materials.
4. As directed by management, assists with resolving process/product related issues using tools such as Temporary Deviations, rework procedures, NCR’s, etc.
5. Generate and maintain records as required by the Quality System.
6. Evaluates the master production schedule and issues production batch records.
7. Works with Materials Management, QA, R&D and within production departments to ensure necessary materials are available and inspections are performed in preparation for scheduled manufacture events.
8. Ensures digital and paper records are properly maintained, providing general support and assistance with documentation issues and corrections.
9. Interfaces with databases and spreadsheets to compile and maintain reports concerning progress of work and failures throughout the production process and to track production units.
10. Responsible for ordering Kanban items and maintaining stocks of critical raw materials and sub-assemblies, including monitoring of expiration dates.
11. Responsible for coordinating the testing of critical raw materials and subassemblies.
12. Maintain organization and cleanliness of assigned work area(s).
13. Participates in projects relating to process improvements for reliability and increased capacity.
14. Must be able to perform duties wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Training, Education, & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a Biology/Chemistry or Supply Chain field is preferred.
• 1 year of cGMP/FDA/ISO manufacturing experience is required. Prior experience in manufacturing reagents is preferred. Demonstrated working knowledge of PCR is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Must have a demonstrated understanding of inventory control and electronic MRP systems and intermediate proficiency using Excel and other Microsoft applications.
2. Must be able to assign and transcribe numerical data associated with assigning and tracking lot numbers.
3. Must be able to use mathematical skills to assess materials availability and assignment to job orders and assess inventory, throughput and yield performance.
4. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively and have strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking skills.
5. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within cGMP reagent manufacturing.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.