Team Leader, Filling (5:45am-6:15pm, rotating days)

Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare daily/weekly production schedule, batch documentation and allocate the appropriate resources to the production teams


• Ensure production schedule and complete associated documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements


• Ensure raw materials are available and inventory accuracy is maintained


• Oversee training and qualification of team members


• Ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained


• Review in-process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner


• Become proficient in departmental process activities


• Conduct annual employee performance reviews and assign individual goals/objectives


• Monitor team performance through Key Process Indicators


• Escalate issues related to personnel, process and products to the appropriate leaders


• Analyze key improvement opportunities and implement selected new ideas


• Initiate/facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions to address problems


• Perform quarterly reviews and revisions to all process documentation


• Manage departmental expenses to ensure budget adherence


• Demonstrate a visible ' tangible commitment to HSE, Lean Principles, and the Merial Values in all work related activities


• In addition to the above, other assigned duties ' projects deemed appropriate within the position scope

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus minimum eight (8) years relevant experience -OR-


• B.S. degree from an accredited institution, plus four (4) years relevant experience


• Demonstrated leadership skills - Coaching/Training


• Work effectively in a team environment


• Results oriented and ability to meet firm deadlines while working in a complex and variable environment


• Require knowledge of the current GMPs and USDA requirements


• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, product lifecycle knowledge and risks


• Basic math skills


• Equipment/Automation trouble shooting skills


• Clean room and aseptic technique knowledge


• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles


• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and other database software


• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• B.S. from an accredited institution in Biology or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in related field


• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail