Team Lead TPU SIHY Manufacturing, 2nd shift-Exton, PA

 

Team Lead, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Silicone Hydrogels, Manufacturing, 2nd shift

Location: Exton, PA (USA)

Onsite (Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 10:30PM) 

 

As a Team Lead in TPU and SIHY Manufacturing, you will perform a wide variety of operations. The primary focus is process expertise while monitoring daily routine activities of production technicians. Assists and responds to questions from technicians, provides training and technical support.  Posses’ advanced knowledge and experience in day-to-day operations, SHE and Quality. Executes and coordinates activities independently. Performs hands-on synthesis of DSM Biomedical products in accordance with the DSM Quality System and established operating procedures. Production Lead identifies, develops, and initiates innovations and solutions where precedents and procedures may not exist.

dsm-firmenich Biomedical is the world’s unrivaled biomaterials expert and committed partner in driving sustainable innovation in healthcare.

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Responsibilities:

• Process owner, fully trained on majority of processes and with strong knowledge content of chemical interactions and processes.
• Actively sees help in gathering resources, solicits input, and uses a variety of techniques to reach a solution.
• Assists Production Supervisor in setting goals and monitoring progress.
• Transfers technical or administrative knowledge to others.
• Assists Production Supervisor in creating a high level of performance for the Manufacturing Group by ensuring that the daily operations are performed in a safe manner and obtaining high quality products with high efficiency.
• Performs hands-on synthesis of dsm-firmenich biomedical products according to the dsm-firmenich Quality System and established Standard Operating Procedures of dsm-firmenich.
• Responsible for making sure that all required raw materials for the product to be made are available and released for use.
• Responsible for dispensing the required raw materials for the synthesis and making sure that the reactor and ancillary equipment are clean and ready for use.
• Responsible for sampling and in-process monitoring of the synthesis. Must be able to interpret the analytical test result during the synthesis.

 

We bring:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless o