Production & Inventory Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Avantor; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Production & Inventory Supervisor to lead a talented team in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. This full-time role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and maintaining operational efficiency. As a pivotal part of the organization, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the production process, train and motivate staff, and contribute to life-changing scientific advancements. If you're passionate about driving results and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in assembly/fabrication and 2 years in supervision.
• Knowledge of cleanroom protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel and ensure quality and safety procedures.
• Maintain production equipment and ensure material availability.
• Train and motivate staff while resolving quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Production Supervision

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

cGMP guidelines

ISO9001 standards

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Production & Inventory Supervisor (2nd Shift) to be responsible for all production assembly activities in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. This includes direct supervision of all production personnel ensuring all quality and safety procedures are followed and that manufacturing output results are achieved.

The Supervisor will coordinate operations required and specific areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, fabrication, assembly line maintenance, equipment engineering, process engineering and chemical treatment activities. They will also establish production schedules based on product requirements and material supply.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Morrisville, NC office.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:45pm-2:15am (2nd Shift).

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Proven experience as Production Supervisor or similar role. Minimum 3 years applicable experience in assembly/fabrication; knowledge of cleanroom assembly and cleanroom protocol is preferred. Minimum of 2 years of supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Additional Qualification/s: Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Train, coach and motivate staff. Execute disciplinary action of personnel when necessary.
• Plan work assignments based on schedule to ensure maximum uptime of the area and assist in the assembly process where necessary.
• Perform the work of those supervised and assist with management decisions and activities.
• Respond to quality issues, material shortages and equipment malfunctions and find solutions to each.
• Ensure quality and safety procedures are followed and goals are met on a consistent basis; ensure all cleanroom guidelines are strictly followed.
• Review the manufacturing process and final output pieces to ensure all steps have been completed.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Ensure Batch Records are complete, accurate, and clear as to satisfy the design intent and quality requirements. Interface with other departments as required ensuring all department and company goals are achieved.
• Oversee production workers by inspecting their work; ensures orders are completed, inspected, tested, packed, and shipped on time and that all work is completed in accordance with the company’s quality guidelines, corporate safety program and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain all production equipment ensuring that regular maintenance requirements are completed and documented according to the company’s operating procedures; report any malfunctions to management and makes recommendations for problem resolution.
• Ensure that materials required for production are available; order additional materials when needed.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance to written procedures, ISO9001, and cGMP’s.
• Notify management if production schedules cannot be met and recommend a change in priorities.
• Develop and implement operating procedures designed to reduce operating inefficiencies or problems and to improve product quality.
• Evaluate and implement process improvement activities while following appropriate change control requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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