Manufacturing Lead

Requisition Number: 68998

 

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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

 

Purpose of Job: You will be responsible for coordinating, leading the team to ensure the clean rooms are ready for production of consistent and high-quality liquid media products scheduling and assigning work of all Manufacturing Associates on shift to support production needs. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and assigning work of Manufacturing Associates to support production needs. Performs the activities to support media production and filling product by maintaining the clean rooms. Maintains accurate inventory for clean room cleaning supplies, Cintas area, through adherence to company guidelines and policies while performing quarterly cycle counts and reconciliation. Works cross functionally to resolve manufacturing issues, raw material, schedule, and production challenges. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and research and development, to achieve our production goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Works cross functionally to resolve issues, raw material, schedule, and production challenges.

 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Maintain accurate records for documentation purposes, cleaning processes and batch records.
• Generate reports on production performance, quality metrics, and process deviations.
• Communicates in team meetings and GEMBA walks as needed
• Review of batch records for completeness prior to submission to QA Team Management
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the shift.
• Schedule work assignments and ensure adherence to production timelines.
• Ensure performance and adherence to all safety and SOP requirements.
• Provide input/feedback to performance evaluations of team, facilitate training and development opportunities.
• Gives continuous and accurate feedback to all shift personal.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Implement best practices to enhance productivity and efficiency in the department.
• Promote a culture of safety within the Manufacturing department.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in safety audits and investigations as needed.
• Provides day-to-day direction to Manufacturing Associates; delivers expectations and sets targets to be achieved on a daily basis. Creates a positive environment and actively engages employees for higher safety, quality, and productivity initiatives. Assures compliance of the Shift operations with current company SOP's and cGMP's.
• Maintains cleanliness and housekeeping for all clean room areas including animal and non-animal area, filter prop and filter testing.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, by conducting root cause investigations and creating and executing corrective actions. Investigate and resolve any quality issues or deviations promptly.
• Ensure timely completion of f