Shift Team Leader - CRODA : Job Details

Shift Team LeaderLocation: Lamar, PAAddress: 88 Heckmans Gap Rd, Mill Hall, PA 17751 USACompensation starts at $40/hour. (Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.)Croda is seeking a Shift Team Leader responsible for coordinating, coaching, and directing shift personnel, in full compliance with site SHE and Quality protocols and procedures, and to execute the daily manufacturing schedule. The shift team leader is ultimately accountable to ensure all production operations are conducted within agreed employee and labor relation practices, quality guidelines, and operations supply protocols. To act as site responsible person during out of hours activities. Perform all duties within the Company's SHE regulations. All other duties assigned by management. Must have cGMP and minimum ICHQ7 pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.KEY DUTIESMONITOR PRODUCTION QUALITY AND QUANTITY: Ensure all work is completed following Standard Operating ProceduresFollowing instruction of Manufacturing Batch Sheets and accurately recording informationFull working knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP manufacturingReporting of manufacturing deviations in MasterControlEnsure operations comply with the production scheduleEnsure batch quality by coordination and cooperation with QCReview Production Operators' workMake on-going process improvement recommendations. Provide guidance for continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional project teams.Coach and Lead operations crew with day-to-day tasks and cGMP practices.Cover Shift Management responsibilities during PTO and as needed.Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with manufacturing operationsEnsure staff are trained on all cGMP manufacturing operations and documentation while adhering to safety standards. Provides training to associates including on-boarding and/or new procedures.Oversee daily activity for team members to ensure performance results for direct reports.Responsible for the control of all material flows, manufacturing operations, and the supervision of the various teams.Draft and revise official manufacturing documents, SOPs, and Batch Records.Lead initiation and closure of deviations; may serve as the lead in the departmental investigation and be responsible for closing out deviations and CAPAs.GMP batch review and close-out with Quality Assurance group.Collaborate with development groups to assist with tech-transfer, scale-up, and translation activities.Provide daily production updates to production managers and project managers.Serves on various committees and teams to improve operationsServe as the site leader on off shifts and weekends and Incident Commander or Incident Operations role in the incident command structure.CONDUCT TROUBLESHOOTING Reporting of manufacturing deviations in MasterControlCONDUCT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - 10%Diagnose problem & provide input to maintenance (primarily mechanical).MAINTAIN SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENTUnderstand & follow established procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner including emergencies, startup & shut down, & OSHA related issues.Recognize hazards & take appropriate actions.Take action as required regarding regulatory requirements.Knowledge of personal protective equipment and its use.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & TRAINING: 2- Year technical degree or bachelor's degree in science or engineeringKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervisory experience and to understand the equipment used to carry out production and other site services, including control software, site vehicles, cGMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.COMPUTER SKILLS:Technical writing and technical review experienceTo record and communicate data accurately in paper & computer systems (e.g., SAP). (Site specific).To have appropriate knowledge of maintenance and analysis and any computer systems which control the plant. (Site specific).OTHER SKILLS:To understand the importance of working to instructions and propose improvements to them.Accuracy and attention to detail.To lead a team and interact effectively with others.To identify & solve problems that arise from plant operations.Proficient knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks.Proficient knowledge of documentation including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP's, deviation & summary reports.Actively pursues learning of required skills, new skills, and new equipment.Possesses proficient equipment understanding, including understanding equipment function and application.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to walk, sit and/or stand for a minimum of 12 hours per day.May be required to move throughout production areas on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and be exposed to airborne substances.Application Information:Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify.