Manufacturing Support Associate 3

Fujifilm • Holly Springs, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is hiring a Manufacturing Support Associate 3 for its DSM manufacturing team in Holly Springs, North Carolina. This specialist role supports a 24/7 operation focused on reliable, compliant, high-quality production. The role contributes to concepts and techniques, often works independently, and may facilitate work or lead teams. It reports to a Manager and collaborates with operations, quality, maintenance, and technical transfer teams.

The associate leads operational readiness during project phases, including site commissioning and qualification, and prepares systems, processes, and teams for start-up and routine operations. During production, the role provides process subject-matter expertise and troubleshooting, coordinates batch planning and preventive maintenance plans, supports technology transfers, and maintains manufacturing documentation. The position also supports change management, investigations, CAPAs, continuous improvement, audits, and technical improvement projects to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma and eight years of related experience. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree in life sciences or engineering with six years of direct experience, or a bachelor’s degree in those fields with four years of direct experience. Equivalent military experience is also noted. The work requires prolonged standing and sitting, repetitive hand and wrist motions, the ability to move objects weighing up to 10 and 33 pounds, and the possibility of working at heights greater than four feet.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 8 years of related experience.
• Expertise in manufacturing operations.
• High degree of troubleshooting ability.
• Strong technical experience with batch planning and creation of manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with audits, investigation support, and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 10 and 33 pounds.
• May be required to work at heights greater than 4 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, preferably in life sciences or engineering, with 6 years of direct experience.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, preferably in life sciences or engineering, with 4 years of direct experience.
• Military experience of equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness during project phases, including site commissioning and qualification.
• Prepare systems, processes, and teams for start-up and steady-state operations.
• Lead troubleshooting as a process subject-matter expert for assigned areas.
• Coordinate batch planning, including creation or import of process templates and management of preventive maintenance plans.
• Recommend and perform updates to manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate non-batch activities and create documentation for changeovers, preventive maintenance, and column packing.
• Support technology transfers to enable seamless integration and execution.
• Initiate or support change management records, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify or drive technical improvement projects within DSM to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Support internal and external inspections and audits while demonstrating procedural adherence and readiness.
• Recommend new procedures and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to improve operational performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and employee assistance resources.
• Retirement savings options.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Learning and development opportunities, including leadership and technical training.
• Inclusive, supportive culture with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Tools, resources, and support for success in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Shift flexibility support and differentials where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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