Manufacturing Support Associate 3

Fujifilm • Holly Springs, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Support Associate 3 is a highly skilled specialist in the DSM Manufacturing team at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies’ 24/7 manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The role supports safe, compliant, reliable production and may act independently as a facilitator or team leader. It reports to a Manager and works cross-functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, and technical transfer teams.

The role leads operational readiness during project phases, including commissioning and qualification, and prepares systems, processes, and teams for start-up and steady-state operations. During routine operations, it serves as a process subject matter expert, coordinates batch planning and non-batch activities, maintains manufacturing documentation, supports technology transfers, and contributes to change management, investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement. The position also supports inspections and audits and identifies or leads technical projects to improve performance, reliability, and compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 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, leading investigation support, and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Flexibility with working hours may be required in a 24/7 operational facility.
• 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 up to 10 lbs and 33 lbs.
• May work at heights greater than 4 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, preferably in life sciences or engineering, with 6 years of direct experience.
• BS/BA, preferably in life sciences or engineering, with 4 years of direct experience.
• Military experience of equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Lead site commissioning and qualification efforts during project phases.
• Prepare systems, processes, and teams for successful start-up and steady-state operations.
• Lead troubleshooting as a process subject matter expert for assigned areas.
• Coordinate batch planning, including process template creation or import and preventive maintenance plan management.
• 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 ensure seamless integration and execution.
• Initiate or support change management records, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify or drive highly technical improvement projects within DSM to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Support internal and external inspections and audits while demonstrating procedural adherence and readiness.
• Determine methods and procedures independently for new assignments, recommend new procedures, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

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