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Responsibilities:
-Provide daily technical support to operations staff in the trouble shooting of equipment and processes in an FDA regulated environment.
-Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
-Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
-Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
-Resolves deviation reports concerning product or material with plant personnel including maintenance personnel to direct equipment adjustments.
-Distributes product/part drawings to appropriate plant personnel.
-Manage the delivery process of equipment modifications within the manufacturing environment.
-Work with project team to investigate and implement equipment and process changes to expand and develop the business.
-Initiate and implement improvements to current equipment to increase efficiencies and optimize manufacturing costs.
-Provide technical assistance to plant maintenance in the modification of plant equipment.
-Maintain current knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, prepare capital request, cost justifications to support recommendations.
-Prioritize and implement schedules for assigned projects using appropriate planning methods and facilitate project implementation.
-Serve a facilitator coach for teams during Kaizen events and follow up to assist supervisors to sustain work improvement.
-Prepare final equipment specification package and equipment shakedown, qualification and verification test procedures for new and modified packaging equipment.
-Create Capital Asset Request (CAR) for the purchase of new equipment and facility improvements.
-Implement cost benefits through equipment improvements resulting in more efficient packaging operation. Active participation in competitive product and value analysis programs to suggest and follow through on new opportunities.
-Work across departmental lines to establish and develop equipment suppliers.
-Ensures that new and existing equipment is compliant with all applicable government regulations (e.g. DOT, EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)
-Lead the development of packaging process improvements, which improve plant efficiencies.
-Actively participate in plant cost savings, safety and quality activities.
-Travel to support suppliers as required.
-Perform other similar duties as assigned.
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skills:
-Inquisitive personality and willingness to work outside of their comfort zone
-Proven ability to manage a project from start to finish
-Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques and Problem-Solving techniques
-Lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma background
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university required.
-Prefer knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and a proven track record with application.
-Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience, preferabl
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