Shift Leader

Union Agener•Augusta, GA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Description, Functions, Duties and Tasks:  Manage shift to ensure production activities are being performed in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with procedures and regulations.  Assist in planning, prioritizing, and coordinating daily activities, maintenance, and scheduled downtime.  Adhere to and ensures that all operating, quality assurance, and environmental procedures and policies are followed.  Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and is accountable for the safe performance of shift operations.  Recognize developmental opportunities, assigns, and monitors training and qualifications of assigned team members.  Provide communication to Area Manager and Technical team for process upsets, equipment malfunctions, maintenance requirements, and quality concerns.  Communicate and work with cross functional departments to ensure adequate resources are available, quality assurance adherence, and equipment reliability is maintained.  Provide support to individuals through encouragement, coaching, and recognition in a positive, professional, and consistent manner.  Facilitate team meetings, identify improvement activities and support implementation.  Conduct routine area walkthrough to ensure cGMP’s practices and good housekeeping is maintained and identify safety hazards.  Review documentation (Batch Records/Logbooks, etc.) for accuracy and completeness under FDA and GMP specification. Minimum Qualification (Education, Experience and/or Training, Required Certifications): Education:  Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Experience:  Minimum 4 years of experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process operation preferred. Skills:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Experience with using a computer, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.  Good interpersonal skills, planning, organization and prioritizing are essential.  Strong problem solving and decision making skills.  Demonstrated good leadership skills and abilities.  Team-Building skills and ability to facilitate action plans. Additional Preferences:  Previous Leadership experience or people management experience.  Knowledge and understanding of EPA and FDA regulations.  Detailed oriented with strong performance in Good Documentation Practices.  Provox/Delta V/ PLC operating experience.  Understanding for SAP and SESuite. Other Information: Physical Requirements:  Perform and review work in a manufacturing plant environment.  Able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs  Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when applicable  Wear appropriate clean room garments when applicable.  Lift 40lb loads.  Work in various climate/weather conditions associated with a manufacturing plant at any time.  Respond to plant emergencies when required.  Work 12 hour rotating shifts (days/nights).  Must be available to work overtime within department and Union Agener’s policy guidelines of modified schedule to support the business needs

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 4 years of experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process operation preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with using a computer, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.
Good interpersonal skills, planning, organization and prioritizing are essential.
Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Demonstrated good leadership skills and abilities.
Team-Building skills and ability to facilitate action plans.

Nice To Haves

Previous Leadership experience or people management experience.
Knowledge and understanding of EPA and FDA regulations.
Detailed oriented with strong performance in Good Documentation Practices.
Provox/Delta V/ PLC operating experience.
Understanding for SAP and SESuite.

Responsibilities

Manage shift to ensure production activities are being performed in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with procedures and regulations.
Assist in planning, prioritizing, and coordinating daily activities, maintenance, and scheduled downtime.
Adhere to and ensures that all operating, quality assurance, and environmental procedures and policies are followed.
Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and is accountable for the safe performance of shift operations.
Recognize developmental opportunities, assigns, and monitors training and qualifications of assigned team members.
Provide communication to Area Manager and Technical team for process upsets, equipment malfunctions, maintenance requirements, and quality concerns.
Communicate and work with cross functional departments to ensure adequate resources are available, quality assurance adherence, and equipment reliability is maintained.
Provide support to individuals through encouragement, coaching, and recognition in a positive, professional, and consistent manner.
Facilitate team meetings, identify improvement activities and support implementation.
Conduct routine area walkthrough to ensure cGMP’s practices and good housekeeping is maintained and identify safety hazards.
Review documentation (Batch Records/Logbooks, etc.) for accuracy and completeness under FDA and GMP specification.