Team Lead Operator - Weekend Shift

About the Role

Avantor is seeking a Team Lead Operator for the Drys department on the weekend shift. This role involves safely manufacturing chemical products by following defined procedures and regulatory requirements, assembling and operating automated/semi-automated equipment, and adhering to safety policies.

Schedule

3rd Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in a life science or engineering discipline preferred
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
• General understanding of semi-automated and/or automated equipment is preferred
• Knowledge of computer applications is desirable
• Ability to evaluate internal customer needs and respond with appropriate action/delivery

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing and assembly of products in accordance with written production records while observing appropriate safety guidelines
• Assist with production scheduling
• Review and recommend changes to technical documentation, including batch records, work instructions (WI’s), and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Operate semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment
• Weigh and measure chemical raw materials to ensure batches contain proper materials and quantities
• Maintain proper production records to comply with ISO 9001:2000, SOP’s, and Work Instructions
• Understand advanced chemical processes from start to finish
• Operate material monitoring devices, including pH systems, refractometers, and weighing systems, including calibration, cleaning, and upkeep
• Use safety and environmental control systems, such as dust collection and scrubbing devices, ensuring proper operation, cleaning, and upkeep
• Maintain equipment and rooms in proper operating condition by following daily cleaning requirements
• Perform activities in a controlled environment while using appropriate PPE equipment
• Conduct in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications
• Train associates and evaluate progress on operation of equipment and chemical processes, including safety procedures and proper handling of materials
• Provide leadership and demonstrate good work ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust, or gases
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Moderate noise level in the work environment
• Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day
• Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and pushing/pulling
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus