Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.

Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.

There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

SUMMARY OF JOB

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Molecular Biology and Vialing and Assembly personnel.  Ensures that relevant regulations (including QSR, ISO, OSHA, IVDD, MDD) are met and the production schedule is satisfactorily attained.  Analyzes work processes to ensure that staff capacity and equipment utilization are maximized.  Responsible for managing documentation, departmental validation, process improvement, development and product-transfer activities.  Able to effectively collaborate with peers to obtain favorable results.

***This position is on 2nd shift. The hours will be 3:00pm-11:00pm.***

MAIN TASKS (PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES) OF THE POSITION:

Manager Manufacturing Responsibilities:

Include the following but other duties may be assigned:

• Manage, mentor and foster the technical progression and professional development of the Supervisors, Scientists and Technicians of the area of responsibility
• Ensure that laboratories are maintained in accordance with regulations and the production schedule is consistently met in a timely manner with high-quality results
• Ensure that Manufacturing operational capacity is maintained to meet the production forecast
• Ensure that personnel are adequately trained and effectively utilized to perform their job functions safely, efficiently and according to documented procedures
• Responsible for daily oversight of technical batch record review and data analysis and financial shop order variance review, assuring standard product costs are maintained
• Manage troubleshooting activities as needed by independently designing experiments and analyzing data
• Review and write production MMRs and SOPs
• Manage investigations for manufacturing product/process nonconformities
• Carry out validations and implement cost-reduction, process efficiency and / or product quality improvements.
• Participate in the product-transfer process
• Report team metrics and performance measurements

Supervisory Responsibilities:    

• Direct supervision of Manufacturing Supervisors, Scientists and Technicians

Position Requirements

• Must have a B.S./B.A. degree with at least 8 years of molecular biology or related field , including at least two years prior supervisory experience in a laboratory environment.
• Masters degree and previous GMP production experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency in molecular biology or related field and previous experience in a biotechnology manufacturing environment
• Data analysis competency
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Knowledge of current QSR, ISO, OSHA, IVDD, MDD regulations desirable
• Proficiency with basic laboratory equipment operation
• Proficiency with MS WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS and POWERPOINT

Personal Requirements

• Command of spoken and written English is required.
• Must be articulate and able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to write and review complex technical documents.
• Excellent mathematical skills are required
• Must be able to exercise sound technical and business decision-making responsibilities in a multi-tasking environment

Work environment (mental demands and other working conditions, such as hot/ cold temperatures, exposure to chemicals and biohazards etc.):

• The work environment is fast-paced and involves the ability to quickly change priorities and multi-task while maintaining a professional demeanor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Apply online: https://www.qiagen.com/applyonline?jobId=PJBFK026203F3VBQB6879LOOB-3132&langCode=en_US

Contact Phil Iwancio: p.iwancio@holmatro.com

Summary/Objective
This position is primarily responsible for assembling or fabricating mechanical parts, pieces or products using a variety of tools and equipment according to required specifications. Assembling or fabricating of parts must be completed on time and at the request of the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products
• Utilize hand held tool and electronic and pneumatic tooling.
• Maintain inventory of product in work stations
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Learning Orientation
• Time Management.
• Attention to Detail
• Thoroughness

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

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 stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 1-2 years mechanical assembly experience
3. Basic reading skills and computer navigation and utilization skills

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

AAP/EEO Statement

Holmatro Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems (MS) is seeking an Manufacturing Engineering Project Lead to implement a new sector application for their Manufacturing Execution System (MES). You will establish the strategic direction for the MES selection, development, and deployment; be part of the Manufacturing Digital Technology and Strategy team that is pursuing sector digital transformation and Industry 4.0/Digital Thread efforts; and interface with the teams developing the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and our Plant Connectivity and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) infrastructure. Email Lucas.Firliet@ngc.com

LOCATION:  Frederick, MD

As the Lean Six Sigma Specialist II/III for AZ Biologics you will provides technical and project support, belt mentoring, and project support as required to AZ Biologics Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Coordinates/designs team promotional efforts including Sharepoint page and other site awareness. The successful candidate will support/lead project teams and strategic initiatives and assist in developing and delivering training activities.

Responsibilities:

• Key driver for AZ Biologics Operational Excellence (OE) activities.
• Provide technical leadership and support, mentoring, and project support as required to help support AZ's Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives
• Assist in developing project selection/stewardship and training activities.
• Work with the Management Team in the development and execution of OE projects.
• These initiatives will require balancing of technical and people management skills.
• Help identify and achieve significant process/quality improvements through the OE initiatives.
• Expectation includes a hands-on teamwork approach to problems, planning, and people associated with all aspects of the initiatives.
• Acts as site SME for various Lean Framework Elements
• Acts as OE Functional representative to ensure Lean Transformation in individual departments
• Effectively partner with functional leadership to drive OE objective
• Ability to develop and independently drive technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Ability to apply principles of logical, scientific thinking and continuous improvement concepts to a wide range of practical problems
• Work is performed without appreciable direction
• Exercises considerable latitude in the technical objectives of assignments.
• Assignments are received in objective-oriented terms.
• Provides guidance to customer, corporate and site teams/ management based on organizational goals.
• Work typically impacts all teams at the FMC site.
• Assesses and provides options to management for process decisions that have a significant impact.
• Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results.
• Leads the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on programs and projects.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, effective presentation skills, and high competency with computer systems.
• Contacts are frequent with individuals at high levels representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations.
• Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature, requiring some explanation or interpretation.
• Interacts with other AZ facilities to distribute / acquire Lean Learnings
• Mentors Green Belt candidates

Qualifications:

Lean Six Sigma Specialist II

Required:

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Industrial Engineering or similar discipline
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years or more of work experience as part of an operational excellence team

Lean Six Sigma Specialist III

Required:

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or similar discipline and Lean
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent Lean experience
• Minimum of 6-8 years or more work experience as part of an operational excellence team required.

Next Steps:  Apply today.  Details on the AstraZeneca LinkedIn post here.

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD

Primary Responsibilities:

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Meet production goals and demands and operate within budget.
• Maintain, manage and strive to improve yield and production metrics.
• Ensure all manufacturing practices and procedures are adhered to by production employees.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of packaging and labeling.
• Comply with employment law and human resources policies.
• Recruit, train, manage, monitor and apply disciplinary actions for the production team.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to comply with regulatory and 3rd party auditing agencies.
• Control waste of packaging materials, ingredients and labor hours.
• Work with the facility manager to develop process improvements and recommend or procure new or replacement machinery.
• Follow safety guidelines, company standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Proven experience as Production Manager or similar role
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Organizational, leadership and problem solving skills and abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• High School Diploma; degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage
• Knowledge of HACCP and SQF is a plus

To apply: https://www.tulkoff.com/about-us/careers/