Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Avantor is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor (3rd Shift) to supervise the activities of the chemical production operators in a cGMP manufacturing environment, conduct employee training, manage production to schedule, and participate in production (as needed).

The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor will also troubleshoot / correct manufacturing process related issues in collaboration with other departments and be responsible for employee safety, and ensuring compliance with all procedures and regulatory requirements.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our St. Louis, MO office.

Work Schedule:

• 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am, M-F.
• Weekend On call rotation once a month.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 1 of which must be in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering or chemical production experience.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing preferred.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Familiarity with chemical and/or aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data/inventory management is required.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment essential.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Must be hands-on, team oriented, and committed to business improvement processes.
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus.
• HazWOPER training / emergency response / waste handling a plus.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Supervise the activities of chemical production operators in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• May supervise the activities of other departments as required (maintenance, shipping).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown at conclusion of shift, as appropriate. Conduct shift handovers with 1st & 2nd shift supervisors.
• Supervise and actively participate in the production operations (as necessary). Function as on-call supervisor 1-2 weekends per month on a rotating schedule with other supervisors.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data.
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality, in collaboration with Quality Assurance.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP's, Work Instructions, On-the-Job Training).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times. Ensure appropriate PPE is worn by operators during production operations.
• Investigate and eliminate departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Support process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed.
• Monitor work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participate with internal and/or customer audits as needed.
• Work closely with internal departments (including QC, QA, EH&S, maintenance) to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range oftemperature and noise level.

Although the associate primarily works in an office environment, while performing the duties of this job, the associate will spend a portion of each day in production suites and warehouse environments. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and/or vehicles and the noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Associate should be able to wear PPE, including respiratory protection, in certain environments, and will function as part of the facility emergency response team.

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.

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