BioTech Shift Leader
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
*Strongly Preferred experience in Chemical Synthesis and experience working in a Manufacturing environment
The desired candidate must be able to apply her/his knowledge of BioPolymers to new challenges, working cross-functionally to drive project timelines and deliverables.
He/she must have proven problem-solving skills, highly accurate work product, great attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment.
The position will involve working with biopolymers as well as Fermentation process and techniques. Candidate must have chemical production and manufacturing experience.
The Ideal Candidate will also have:
- Demonstrated success in independently designing experiments, generating data, interpreting results, and documenting results;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Experience working on a research team.
Essential Functions
- Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
- Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
- Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager.
- Provide leadership.
- Perform accident investigations.
- Maintain proper inventory levels.
- Manage department priorities.
Competencies
- Leadership.
- Performance Management.
- Production Experience.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Results Driven.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Time Management.
- Technical Capacity.
- Learning Orientation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work are 6:00 – 6:30 12 hours per day on a Continental schedule. Every other weekend work is required and extra hours as job duties demand.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
B.S. degree or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in a production environment.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree -Biology-Chemistry.
- 5-8 years of experience in a fermentation/chemical production environment. (Strongly preferred)
- Previous quality management experience.
- Chemical production and Manufacturing experience (Required)
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.