Team Leader - Value Stream Operations - OSD Formulation (3rd Shift) at Zoetis in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job Description:

Team Lead - Value Stream Operations - OSD Formulation (3rd shift)




POSITION SUMMARY



As a leader of people, provides direct production floor leadership to colleagues who are engaged in the formulation and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. This supervisory position will lead 3rd shift Oral Solid Dose (OSD) tablet manufacturing within a growing operation. This role is an opportunity to gain experience and develop for future leadership positions at the site. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate, willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations of the job, and to be learning the business for future personal and professional growth.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clear and timely coaching to colleagues to develop people's capability, provide recognition, and drive high-level execution & performance. Responsible for hiring, steering the culture and morale of the team, and using the Zoetis progressive disciplinary process when necessary.


• Leadership Team member of a 24/7 operation. Expected to respond to off-hour phone calls and flexibility within their schedule to be present with the corresponding shifts to support and partner with other Leadership Team members.


• Has clear understanding of Lean principles and how to apply to the production floor for scheduling, crewing, equipment reliability, reduction in the 8 types of waste and continuous improvement purposes.


• Ensures manufacturing is performed following current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) guidelines, SOP/controlled documents, and training for each job position. Actively supports Quality investigations of process deviations.


• Applies Continuous Improvement tools to improve in the following areas: leader standard work, schedule attainment, performing root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are completed, performing process confirmation, and following an effective escalation process.


• Must ensure efficient execution of the production schedule, while keeping colleague safety and product quality at the forefront.


• Mentors and develops present and future Production Coordinators.

IMPACT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTION

• Monitors and manages the efforts of subordinate colleagues to achieve delivery of short-term and mid-term goals. Lead and motivate others, generating commitment and a shared sense of purpose. Empower others to contribute their best efforts and results.


• Effectively partners with and motivates enabling support teams to improve operations for the betterment of the whole site and company. Actively taps into teamwork skills to look beyond their own responsibility and partner with all other teams that are crucial for a productive operation.


• Strong ability to do root-cause problem solving, and implementation of meaningful corrective and preventative actions.

SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent.


• Manufacturing and/or Packaging is required. Oral Solid Dose/Tablet Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.


• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of colleagues and management across organizational boundaries. Candidate must possess flexibility and agility to respond to constantly changing conditions and priorities.


• Must be willing to quickly learn and become proficient in common systems used to manage the business - to include production schedule, quality deviations, ERP system, change control, KRONOS.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SHIFT

• Colleague may be required to work near moving mechanical parts with moderate noise level where the use of hearing and eye protection and other personal protective equipment are required.


• This is an off-shift position. Support of other value streams and other value stream employees and flexibility within off-shift hours will be necessary.

Full time


Regular


Colleague


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