Manufacturing Production Coordinator, Second Shift

Unifin SAS • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position has a direct impact on ensuring maximum up time for assigned lines and making sure production requirements are met. A key element of this position is ensuring Production employees are adequately qualified to perform their assigned job duties by validating they are appropriately trained in compliance with GMP requirements. The Production Coordinator will ensure that all safety hazards are identified and adequately controlled by monitoring employees’ compliance to procedure, safety, and GMP requirements. When performance gaps are observed, the Production Coordinator will coach employees to improve their job performance. Production Coordinator’s will work closely with Production Management and Quality Assurance to execute production plans. May be required to function as Production Supervisor in their absence.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree plus one (1) year of experience; or Associates degree and two (2) years of experience; or High School Diploma and five (5) years of experience in a job of similar scope and complexity in a manufacturing environment, pharmaceutical preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities required.
• Demonstrated competence with the operation and function of multiple pieces of equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering training one-on-one and in small groups.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes is required.
• Knowledge of computer applications and current software.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude demonstrated with general understanding of material handling machinery.
• Demonstrate basic math skills in multiplication, division, percentage calculation, significant figures, conversion from metric to standard measures (or inverse), and weight to volume measures (or inverse). This would include basic algebra and geometry.
• Demonstrates qualities that would enable him/her to train other employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensures work is allocated effectively, employees are at their assigned location; and checkpoints and controls are set for monitoring performance.
• Evaluates and communicates status of scheduled workflow with Production Supervisor at the start of each workday and throughout shift.
• Prepares for production by reviewing the production schedule, understanding deliverables, and reviewing applicable SOP’s, and any procedure changes.
• Ensures that supplies, materials and documents are available as required to meet the production schedule.
• Stops production and notifies QA and Production Supervisor immediately of any safety and quality concerns.
• Works with other departments to ensure adherence to production schedule.
• Receives and distributes supplies into production area, as necessary.
• Executes equipment qualification protocols and validation protocols.
• Ensures that Line and Plant conditions are acceptable for next run/shift. This may include manually cleaning portable equipment and small parts.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain equipment in GMP fashion.
• Ensures equipment conditions are acceptable to pass to incoming shifts. Communicates any ongoing equipment, material or quality concerns to incoming teams as well as his/her supervisor.
• Ensures all paperwork is completed thoroughly and accurately prior to the end of the shift. This includes batch documentation as well as shift-to-shift communications, scheduling changes, SQDC reporting, ERP transactions, and deviation updates/support.
• Operates general production equipment ensuring its proper operation and adhering to production procedures.
• Monitors and records critical process parameters.
• Documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and records of equipment and batches.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and placing work orders for repairs.
• Provides input regarding opportunities for improvement, waste reduction, etc. to supervision and/or during team meetings.
• Recommends overtime to ensure production schedule requirements are met.
• Confirms that employee training is effective by conducting assessments that require participants to demonstrate mastery in a specific content area.
• Delivers one-on-one or group training to individuals on assigned processes that includes not only information on the process, but the opportunity to practice.
• Regularly follows up with trainees to provide any additional training after the release from training.
• Monitors the effectiveness of training efforts to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Distinguishes between training and non-training needs and works with Supervisor/Manager to recommend an appropriate solution to performance problems.
• Ensures documentation of training is created, collected and logged as required by departmental procedures.
• Assists Supervisor/Manager with any PR’s specific to their areas of expertise.
• Reviews and provides input into drafts of corrective actions and changes to procedures.
• Leads review of daily SQDC metrics at the line level to identify problems that impact daily operations. Makes changes within their scope of control and escalates others.
• Seeking out ideas and coordinates implementation of process improvement efforts, cycle time reductions, waste reductions, etc.
• Serves as the Operations Team representative on projects. Assists in the development of processes and documentation.
• Supports implementation of process improvement efforts, cycle time reductions, waste reductions, etc.
• Monitors and verifies that all assigned employees, including temporary labor, follow company GMPs, Safety regulations, and all general workplace SOPs and practices. Addresses any observed violations and notifies Supervisor.
• Monitors plant conditions and ensures that work areas are organized, free from hazards, and that the plant floor is clean.
• Follows all HSSE rules and regulations. Accepts accountability for own personal safety and identifies potential unsafe conditions to help prevent self and co-workers from being injured.
• Complies with all site security requirements.
• Responsible for Safety/cGMP audits and compliance.
• Ensures that actions do not create a negative impact on the environment.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives
• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility

What This Job Offers

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