Description

Benefits at bioMerieux:
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
11 paid holidays
160 hours of paid time off
Annual bonus
9.5% 401k company contribution with no vesting period
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
Onsite cafeteria with a daily food stipend

Position Summary:

The Line 4 Technical Lead position is responsible for front line troubleshooting, process improvement oversight / execution, basic to intermediate maintenance, and as needed operation of high speed equipment used in the production of BacT/ALERT bottles in a cGMP compliant manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Production:
  • As on shift Tech Lead, responsible for front line troubleshooting of high-speed equipment
  • Identify, implement, and train on best operational and on-floor maintenance practices.
  • Serve as liaison between Manufacturing Technicians and supporting departments.
  • Operate and maintain highly automated bottle handling, filling, vision inspection, conveying, or process batching equipment in a cGMP compliant manner, using HMI/SCADA interfaces.
  • Setup high speed manufacturing equipment, vision systems and barcoding equipment within defined tolerances, to ensure product runs are started on time and within established guidelines.
  • Check equipment during production runs for proper performance and assures manufacturing management is maintaining standard speeds.
  • Troubleshoot moderate to significant equipment related issues.
  • Execute production activities per approved Manufacturing Directions while maintaining compliance with all job related SOPs to support manufacturing, maintenance history records and training requirements.
• Maintenance:
  • Perform basic to intermediate maintenance and support major maintenance and PM activities.
  • Train Manufacturing teams on basic to intermediate equipment and maintenance intervention.
  • Partner with maintenance and calibration staff to perform routine and preventative maintenance activities to include inspecting, lubricating, adjusting of manufacturing equipment in a timely basis to ensure reliability and minimize the incidence of unplanned downtime to production equipment.
  • Read and interpret Blue Prints and Schematic Drawings.
  • Monitor production output and make adjustments as needed to increase product output.
  • Make adjustments to equipment such as vacuum adjustments, correction factors, ratio checks, MFM, MDP, conveyor speeds and Gaylord conveyor.
  • Perform maintenance activities such as clearing jams, cleaning degasser transducers, AP nozzles/valves and replacing degasser cup seals.
  • Assist Maintenance with troubleshooting/repairs as needed.
  • Perform Maintenance Focused Math and Measurements.
  • Monitor scrap rates and make or suggest adjustments as needed to reduce scrap.
• Quality:
  • Ensure that all batch paperwork is completed in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
  • Perform technical writing as it relates to Preventive Maintenance SOPs, Training SOPs and Technical Documentation.
  • Assist with manufacturing deviation analysis, CAPA actions, CERs, EOOSs and other process equipment related quality concerns.
  • Maintain all work areas in a well-organized, clean and tidy manner at all times in compliance with cGMP requirements.
  • Operate equipment, utilize SOP and documentation to record data manually or through identified software applications.
• Safety:
  • Comply with all safety policies and procedures at all times
  • Appropriately use PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) as required to perform routine and non-routine duties
• Other Duties:
  • Serve as back up to Manager or Sr. Manager in technical discussions as needed
  • Generate reports, charts and KPI's and interpret the data to identify problems, and proceed with proper decision making
  • Work with other departments and assist with executing validation protocols associated with manufacturing equipment and procedures
  • Accurately interpret technical documentation.
  • Perform computer applications including learning and execution of asset management system.
  • Leverage statistical process software to maintain optimal process centering.
  • Make real-time decisions which have significant impact on production output.
  • Identify and train personnel on operational and maintenance best practices.
  • Propose changes to Manufacturing or Maintenance procedures, processes, or drawings.

Education, Skills, & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with 7 years of experience in production environment operating and/or maintaining high speed automated equipment OR
  • Associates Degree in an applicable or Technical field or Vocational / Technical School & 1 year experience production environment and /or maintenance & repair