St. Louis, Missouri, USA
5 days ago
Packaging Team Lead - 3rd Shift

 

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 


Your Role: 

 

At MilliporeSigma, the Packaging Team Lead will lead, coordinate and participate in all aspects of filling, capping, torquing, and labeling of products done in an ISO 13485 environment.  The Packaging Team Lead will be expected to complete appropriate packaging documentation per FDA, ISO, and GMP procedures and deliver products into inventory.

 

Job Functions: 

 

Shift (3rd): Sunday-Thursday 10:30 pm-7 am.  Shift is new, so first months of training will be on 1st or 2nd shift.Oversee packaging operations ranging from large scale bulk pumping and transfer to small scale bench top filling with a pipette (Many products will require filtration and aseptic handling techniques).Provide guidance, instruction, and feedback to packaging operators performing daily work.Become trained and serve as Emergency Response Team Member on 3rd shift.Lead shift when supervisor is out of office.Play a key role in the training and development of packaging staff.Work with packaging team and manufacturing to ensure time-sensitive make/fills and other key priority products are completed on time.Assist with planning the daily schedule when necessary.Support the daily management system (DMS) to ensure key performance targets are met.Ensure documentation is accurate and timely.Perform SAP transactions as needed to keep orders moving.Utilize expertise in manual and automated packaging to help troubleshoot equipment and processes.Support site quality system by assisting with deviation and complaint investigations, change control, and document updates.Lead and champion automation and operational excellence projects to enhance the safety, quality, and productivity of the packaging operation.Assist in interviewing and selecting new packaging operators.Provide recommendations for capital expense requests.Assist in performing instrument qualifications, operation qualifications, and validation.Be actively involved in technical support for evaluating business development opportunities.Follow all quality and safety procedures.Support quality systems.Follow safety procedures at all times.Document all equipment used and verify calibration status.Utilize computerized data collection system to generate fill line report for batch record.Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all line operations.Oversee compilation of batch records and all ancillary documentation.Don, doff, use, and clean PPE.Be familiar with hazards common to assigned work and take action to correct unsafe situations.Participate in required safety activities such as training sessions, meetings, and safety inspections.Develop and assist in the implementation of process improvement ideas.Comply with the requirements of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.Participate in 6S activities.Maintain good housekeeping and audit readiness.Assist in performing instrument qualifications, operation qualifications, and validations.Assist in writing and updating equipment specific Ops.

 

Physical Attributes:

 

Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds independently on consistent basis, lift/reach overhead, visual ability, and manual dexterity.Perform moderately physical activity.The employee may work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or hazardous chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

  

Who You Are:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

High School Diploma or GED.3+ years’ experience of chemical packaging, manufacturing, or laboratory experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

College coursework in chemistry or other scientific field.1+ years chemical weighing experience.1+ years’ experience in ISO/GMP regulated environment.Experience leading teams or projects.Written and verbal communication skills.Strong knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot automated and semi-automated filling, capping, and labeling equipment.Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to guide, train, and coach co-workers.Understanding of safe chemical handling practices and methods.Good time management/organizational skills.Deep understanding of ISO and GMP requirements.Strong computer skills including SAP and Microsoft Office.Mechanical skills with ability to use pumps, electronic balances, and material handling equipment.Experience leading lean manufacturing or operational excellence projects.Strong math skills including metrics and conversions.Good grasp of RCA and CAPA.Ability to work well in a team setting.Problem solving skills.

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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