Area Specialist I

Join a leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing and help build what’s next. As Spokane’s largest manufacturing company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support life-changing medicines worldwide. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global Jubilant Pharma family.

About the role

The Area Specialist I coordinates personnel to achieve the desired production schedule. This role works closely with peer training specialists to ensure compliance with cGMPs prior to assigning personnel to areas. As the line SME, the Area Specialist has in-depth knowledge of area SOPs to guide personnel throughout the production day. They analyze manufacturing processes and technologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, increase capacity, and ensure compliance with cGMPs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and oversight for small groups ranging in size from 5 to 25 team members.
• Schedule team members proficiently to achieve target turnaround times and meet production schedule targets.
• Serve as the area SME for SOP updates and proposed equipment/process changes.
• Partner with training peers to drive training of team members.
• Spend 50% of the production day in manufacturing areas driving teams and building rapport.
• Coordinate required activities with other departments to ensure completion of production schedules.
• Participate in RCAs, CAPAs, Change Controls, and other process improvements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Lean principle certifications (6 Sigma or otherwise) preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.
• Working knowledge of SAP required.
• Working knowledge of Trackwise and MasterControl.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.

Schedule

Weekend Days – Friday-Sunday + every other Thursday – 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (on-site in Spokane, WA).

Pay

Hiring wage: $28.24 – $35.29 per hour + 12% shift differential, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Benefits

Benefits start on day one and include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.