Weigh & Dispense -Specialist

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC seeks a Weigh & Dispense Specialist to drive compliant, reliable material handling and production support. The role requires meticulous attention to processes, adherence to safety, and collaboration across manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and accurate documentation.

The position emphasizes ownership of SAP-based material release, batch planning, and continuous improvement within a regulated biopharma setting, contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in cgmp manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of SAP/materials management is a plus
• Strong documentation and record-keeping practices
• Ability to work in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Release process orders for operations and coordinate material deliveries in SAP
• Coordinate material deliveries with warehouse to support production schedule
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and act as SME for their process area
• Create/update documents (WI, SOPs) for new processes
• Support shift planning and staff training on equipment and systems
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and CAPAs/CI activities
• Assist with large-scale improvement projects in DSM/DPFG
• Provide shop floor support and daily work plans

Skills

operations sequencing

change management

communication

time management

adaptability

teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Position Overview

The Weigh & Dispense Specialist position is responsible for driving and supporting activities to ensure compliance and reliability in Weigh and Dispense by adhering to strict guidelines and procedures to ensure product quality. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work with a variety of materials and equipment.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive-what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Supports reliable production within the department by owning the process for the release of process orders for operations and ordering raw materials within SAP, then coordinating the material deliveries with warehouse personnel
• Coordinates material deliveries for Weigh & Dispense with warehouse personnel to support production schedule
• Supports trouble shooting by resolving discrepancies or equipment issues promptly, and acts as a process subject matter expert (SME) for their process respective areas
• Coordinates Batch Planning including process template creation and import and management of Preventive Maintenance work orders (PMs)
• Performs, or drives documentation updates and initiates new documents for new processes (e.g. work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Manages cross-functional relationships to ensure proper process capacity in weigh and dispense to meet production timelines and quality standards
• Help coordinate the departments non-batch activities (e.g., campaign changeovers, department specific PMs)
• Assist with new hire departmental training (e.g., gown training, equipment operations, manufacturing execution system - Syncade)
• Supports tech transfer within work segment for new processes as needed
• Provides support and ensures compliance and safety procedures are followed in manufacturing environment
• Performs, initiates, or supports change management records, investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and continuous improvement (CI) activities
• Assists with large scale improvement projects in Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) or Drug Product Finished Goods (DPFG)
• Assist in creating daily work plans (e.g., shift turnover, tier meeting, safety concerns, pending issues) for staff and provides shop floor support as needed
• Performs other duties, related to departmental operations as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• High degree of understanding of operations sequence and cadence of activities
• Understanding of change management, investigations, CAPAs, and CIs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, pivot, and adjust plan accordingly
• Team-focused attitude and ability to work in a global team environment, build relationships, and communicate effectively with others

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 6 years of applicable industry experience OR
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of applicable industry experience OR
• Master's degree with no previous experience

Preferred Requirements

• Strong cGMP manufacturing operations experience

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18\" to 60\" in height, and use twisting motions
• Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).