Supervisor, Membrane Manufacturing

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

The Membrane Manufacturing Supervisor position is a shift-based role, responsible for the coordination of production activities overseeing shift personnel in the Membrane facility. The Supervisor will be accountable for the achievement of production targets, department metrics, and objectives ensuring productivity, financial delivery, quality, service, and safety. The Supervisor will take responsibility for assuring thoroughness of training, mentoring and motivating of employees, as well as establishing performance standards, monitoring employees’ performance against those standards, and appropriately communicating evaluations of performance to employees.

As part of this project, this position is heavily involved in the development of the facility, systems, and personnel that will bring the LFM in Sheboygan Falls to fruition. This will include development of a shift structure, role and responsibility, training plan, system implementation, facility design, and many other elements of facility operations. Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot process, product, quality, and safety issues to achieve long term solutions, including technical support and contact with external MilliporeSigma personnel and customers on process/product subjects
• Oversee statistical performance of processes and process equipment to ensure minimal variability in product quality
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day production and processes
• Support process development related to new products and qualifications, including scheduling qualification work to determine process windows prior to qualifications 
• Participate and lead design efforts including establishing process design basis, development of process options, and optimization of selected designs
• Responsible for development, introduction and operation of process monitoring & control systems and procedures, including analysis of this data to identify trends and weaknesses
• Maintain and develop process documentation and procedures, documenting and tracking all process changes and modifications
• Report process performance to management personnel
• Support the training of production personnel on process and product principles
• Initiate, review, and approve change requests to products and processes
• Work independently as a technical specialist
• Lead and coordinate risk mitigation initiatives such as impact, FMEA and risk assessments 
• Investigate Quality and EHS issues using Root Cause Analysis methodology, and implement robust corrective and preventative actions and issue response flow checklists
• Investigate and report on improved technology regarding membrane products and processes through journal, patent and networking with membrane experts within the organization
• Ensure that process information is documented in the membrane process information documents, to reflect increased process knowledge and understanding
• Participate in business development activities
• Support quality review board
• Ensure compliance with GMP and ISO requirements
• Contribute to a safe working environment by following and developing corporate and departmental safety regulations
• Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or other scientific discipline
• 2+ years of experience in either paper making, medical device manufacturing, membrane manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or other manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or other scientific discipline
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Understanding of ISO9001/14001/45001
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, FDA regulations
• Experience with Microsoft Office and statistical software (MINITAB/JMP)
• Knowledge of 6-Sigma techniques and methodology and RCA methodology
• Medical Device manufacturing experience
• Project Management skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Knowledge of SAP, MES, LIMS

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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