Location: |
Aurora, CO |
Openings: |
1 |
Job Description
· Manufacturing Schedule
· Develop weekly batching schedule by evaluating:
· Appropriate tanks required for each batch based on size and requirements
· Ancillary equipment required for each batch
· Availability of raw materials and/or prioritize based on ETAs
· Timing of micro testing and batch approval supports filling schedule
· Bulk orders complete by ship date communicated to customer
· Customer on-site visits and chemist availability for pilots
· Set daily batching schedule and assignment of batches by Compounder
· Set daily prioritization of Preweigh schedule
· Organization/Management
· Manage organization of ~20 people that runs across two shifts (1st shift runs 5am to 3:30pm and 2nd shift run 12pm to 10:30pm)
· Maintain vision for current and future-state organization staffing
· Maintain job descriptions and interview/hire for organization
· Complete monthly or quarterly reviews, depending on employee, of workplan and performance reviews with Compounders, Batching Assistants, Preweighers, and Manufacturing Supervisors
· Determine annual goals for all employees and provide ongoing performance feedback
· Provide direction and proper processes to Compounding and Preweigh teams to ensure proper quality standards are being followed
· Assign Training and Qualification required for each new employee and ensure completion within specified times
· Weekly reviews of temp agency time cards and bi-weekly reviews of employee time-cards
· Pilots, Scale-Up, and Customer Visits
· Lead Manufacturing Pilot Program for Compounding
· Weekly review with chemist to complete pre-pilot checklists for upcoming scale-ups
· Ensure completion of all pilot checklists
· Review results of all pilots with Chemists to determine if pilots were successful and/or if processing or specification updates are required
· Manage relationship with customers during scale-ups and ensure timely completion of any customer-requested follow-ups
· Participate in Stage Gate for early input to processing and equipment requirements for new formulations
· Perform root cause analysis with chemist if there is a scale up failure and determine appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)
· Process and Engineering
· Develop control systems or work processes to minimize and resolve manufacturing issues including determining scope, cost, critical path schedule (CPS), and impact
· Develop and train employees on Work Processes to ensure all products meet quality control standards
· Partner with Director of Production to understand filling losses caused by Manufacturing; develop and implement countermeasures to reduce losses
· Determine when/where time-based maintenance (TPM) and inspection schedules should be implemented
· Submit Change Requests to quality and R&D to implement correction and improvement ideas
· Continuous Improvement
· Provide coaching, implement, and ensure compliance with 5S, Lean (Six Sigma), Standard Work, Training and Qualification documents, and cGMPs
· Perform root cause analysis on quality and equipment failures and implement CAPAs (Corrective Action, Preventative Action)
· Monthly review of batching procedure input from Compounders with chemists to drive continuous improvements and compliance of procedures
· Own Department Results
· Own department results and trend items such a reject/rework rate, number of batches complete in a week, total pounds made each week, weekly labor hours, etc.
· Responsible for department budget for non-capital equipment and supplies and expenses
· Raw Material Inventory
· Help develop and ensure compliance with raw material inventory management
· Set direction for weekly raw material cycle counts
· Root cause analysis of inventory inaccuracies
· Coaching on management of expired raw material work process
· Back-up to Compounding Supervisor
· Assign batches to Compounders, manage assignment of tank cleaning throughout shifts, complete batching paperwork, testing pH and viscosity on product when required
· Back-up to Preweigh
· Fill in for Preweigh during absences (must understand raw material weighing and inventory management system)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year