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:  Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

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

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.

To apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1816222399/

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/

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

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

• Communicate product information and confirmations to buyers and/or brokers in a timely manner.
• Ensure purchase orders are processed accurately and timely.
• Maintain third party EDI PO processing systems to include –Itrade Network, OB10, McLane, Owens Direct, Edict System and Foodlink.
• Scan daily PO, pick ticket, BOL and invoice for each shipment.
• Receive PO’s by third party EDI and/or fax, code PO’s according to group affiliation, fax, EDI and/or email confirmations.
• Maintain 5 business day lead time.
• Maintain Ship To addresses in Ross for all PO needs.
• Maintain all Certificate of Analysis information in Customer Notes for Quality Control.
• Communicate with Production on all emergency customer needs.
• Maintain current and correct pricing on all PO’s received and communicate incorrect PO’s.
• Research issue’s and offer solutions.
• Look for ways to increase efficiencies within the department.

Qualifications:

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and first-rate organizational skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette, a positive attitude and must be a team player.
• Prior Customer Service experience preferred.

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