Lead Operator (Night Shift)

Siegfried•Grafton, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact. Your Role: This position supports overall the assigned production shift. Duties include routine production operator responsibilities (separate job description) plus operator coaching, training and process troubleshooting. Acts as secondary representative during shifts as needed. This is a standard night shift position. Your Profile: ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Demonstrates advanced competency in the operation of all production equipment and advanced understanding of chemical processes. Carries out efficient manufacturing operations in own areas of expertise. Implements and adheres to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations. Coordinates and oversees the assignment, training, development, and motivation of employees to ensure coaching facilitates the attainment of goals. Lead problem solving and/or trouble-shooting activities as needed to ensure continuing operations. Assists area management in reviewing production schedules, metrics, and investigates variances as appropriate. Assist area management in supporting the Siegfried Quality System, including management of manufacturing deviations, and changes to equipment, processes and documents. Maintains issued inventory and consumptions of raw materials for current batches. Coordinates with maintenance to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities in assigned are(s) (i.e., safe work / hot work permits, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry) Ensures that the personal and departmental moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct is in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct Manages proper disposal of waste, good housekeeping and cleanliness of the production area. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

A two-year (2) associates degree in life or physical sciences, engineering, or equivalent technical field, or equivalent related experience within pharmaceutical or a fine chemical manufacturing.
Must be able to read and write legibly in English and perform mathematical calculations such as yield and scale-down batch ratios.
Prior pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or batch chemical experience required.
Or candidate must have 5-7 years prior experience in light industrial setting, prior pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or batch chemical experience would be preferred.
Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations for active pharmaceutical ingredients required.
Must be able to work in a chemical manufacturing plant environment.
Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs.
Must be able to obtain respirator clearance.
Must be clean shaven to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
Must have ability to coach, motivate, influence and develop others.
Must be able to learn and operate computer-controlled equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Demonstrates advanced competency in the operation of all production equipment and advanced understanding of chemical processes.
Carries out efficient manufacturing operations in own areas of expertise.
Implements and adheres to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.
Coordinates and oversees the assignment, training, development, and motivation of employees to ensure coaching facilitates the attainment of goals.
Lead problem solving and/or trouble-shooting activities as needed to ensure continuing operations.
Assists area management in reviewing production schedules, metrics, and investigates variances as appropriate.
Assist area management in supporting the Siegfried Quality System, including management of manufacturing deviations, and changes to equipment, processes and documents.
Maintains issued inventory and consumptions of raw materials for current batches.
Coordinates with maintenance to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities in assigned are(s) (i.e., safe work / hot work permits, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry)
Ensures that the personal and departmental moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct is in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct
Manages proper disposal of waste, good housekeeping and cleanliness of the production area.
Other responsibilities as assigned.