Lead Process Technician

Schedule

D Shift: Thursday – Saturday 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM, Wednesday 11:30 PM – 5:30 AM

About the Role

Provide technical direction related to machine operation and assist the Supervisor. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; resolving problems; and interfacing between employees and the supervisor. Ensure production lines run efficiently and compliantly. Perform all shift supervisory roles in the Supervisor's absence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all department operations, including yields, reject trends, quality, and compliance.
• Follow and enforce all clean room procedures, including gowning technique and hand washing.
• Troubleshoot area systems and production equipment as deviations occur; ensure they operate as designed.
• Act as a subject matter expert in verifying area system operation, line clears, operating parameters, and quality system functions on the BPR per SOP.
• Monitor individual employee performance and assist employees needing additional training.
• Notify supervisor of general operating problems, employee issues, concerns, and performance; advise on individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Assist with validations as needed.
• Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative; understand implications of work and recommend solutions.
• Engage in frequent contacts with individuals representing outside organizations or significant internal stakeholders, requiring skill, tact, persuasion, or negotiation.
• Determine methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Act as an informal team leader; assist junior staff with support tasks requiring judgment and initiative.
• Maintain current GMP standards and operating procedures throughout the shift.
• Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.
• Follow all Fresenius policies.
• Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies, local, state, and federal laws.
• Escalate difficult or complex issues to the supervisor as necessary.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree desirable; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 4 – 6 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Must meet Fresenius’ minimum vision requirements for product inspection.

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Loud noise level in the work environment.