Formulation Manufacturing Technician, Senior

Zebra Technologies • Morris Plains, NJ

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About The Position

Coordinates and performs activities in intermediates and bulk materials manufacturing laboratories to support production and R&D while maintaining a clean, organized environment that meets ISO and GMP standards. Plans and uses time and resources effectively to meet business needs, and may plan, assign, and evaluate subordinate work while overseeing a program area within a work unit or department. The role manufactures materials to specifications and production schedules, supports process and product development, operates and maintains laboratory and process equipment, and contributes to process improvement and quality documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of prior work experience in a manufacturing environment; ink, formulation, or chemical processing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to see color.
• Must be able to lift 75+ pound pails.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance work instructions, procedure manuals, and MSDS sheets.
• Sufficient English reading, writing, and speaking skills to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to convert measurements between English and metric units.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to draw and interpret graphical data, such as bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts.
• Understanding and use of simple statistical methods.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to solve moderately complex problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.
• Strong attention to documenting all activities in the manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with email and computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and ERP systems.
• Spreadsheet skills that include manipulating data into graphical form.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Regularly check and clean equipment.
• Manufacture intermediates and bulk materials for production and R&D according to specifications, established procedures, and production schedules.
• Perform pre-production activities, including proofing reference rings.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain regarding raw-material and intermediate availability.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating manufacturing of intermediates and bulk materials.
• Assist with validation projects and protocols, and review and edit SOPs, work instructions, part specifications, and other QA documentation.
• Complete IFS transactions to maintain accurate inventory and records.
• Support development and implementation of improvements in formulation manufacturing.
• Assist with in-process testing to verify materials meet specifications.
• Plan and use time and resources effectively to meet business needs and objectives.
• Support physical inventories as requested by management.
• Color-match reference rings to accepted industry standards and verify matches.
• Operate laboratory equipment, including an FTIR spectrometer and DSC.
• Maintain and use process equipment, including reaction vessel RV-1, scales, mixers, chillers, rheological devices, draw-down machines, and a three-roll mill, according to procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process deviations, develop corrective actions, and recommend process and system improvements.
• Support R&D through product and process development trials, characterization and performance testing of new raw materials and products, and use of experimental materials.
• Maintain an organized work area and documentation that meet ISO and GMP standards.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with other departments and function effectively as part of a team.
• Exhibit professional etiquette consistent with organizational values.

Benefits

• Performance-based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 5% of base pay, subject to the applicable incentive plan.
• Healthcare and wellness offerings.
• Continued learning and development offerings.
• Community service days.
• Traditional insurance offerings.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off offerings, depending on country.
• Flexible work options, including hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day.
• Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED