• Exercises job knowledge to independently perform job responsibilities and provides on the job training where necessary.
• Directs operational activities and manpower schedules and can fill in as a group leader when necessary.
• Analyzes equipment performance for potential maintenance issues. Anticipates issues with manufacturing productivity and works to resolve alarm issues and equipment failures.
• Communicates all operational events and issues with appropriate individuals. Assists in responsibility for the productivity of group/shift. Assists in supervising direct labor and non-direct labor where applicable. Knowledgeable of all jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practices policies. Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards.
• Leads and organizes operators in solving problem situations. Recommends and leads improvements on manufacturing and departmental processes and procedures.
• Conducts all business in a professional manner. Confronts issues in a constructive manner at an appropriate organizational level, and takes ownership of tasks.
• Participates in the sharing of information to promote overall efficiency of production. Attends and actively participates in meetings.
• Coordinates the delivery of raw materials and/or commodities needed to meet production schedule. Coordinates final product delivery.
• Articulates problems and provides a positive media for group communication.

• High School diploma required.
• Must have strong technical knowledge with manufacturing experience in a chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or similar environment.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of plant economics to make decisions aimed at efficiency, quality, safety and reliability.
• General computer knowledge (i.e. Microsoft Office, Email, etc.). Proficient use of manufacturing monitoring systems to track and trend data critical to processes (i.e. PI, SAP, etc.)

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