RxD Operator IV

GENERAL PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to manufacture RxD dispersions at the COUS site.

The Production Operator must be responsible to perform all manufacturing activities

within all EHS, quality, and corporate guidelines on a right-first-time basis. The operator

is independently responsible for manufacturing activities and priorities, following all

appropriate training programs, complying with all documentation within the department

(i.e. SOP’s, process logs), and effectively communicating with other operators as well as

supervision and other departments. In addition, the Production Operator will perform

routine manufacturing cleanouts and equipment changeovers, monitor in process and

post batch data, and operate the process control systems to effectively run the plant. A

strong understanding of the process chemistry and equipment, including potential

problem analysis, is critical to ensuring high quality dispersion is produced in a safe and

cost effective manner.

The Production Operator accomplishes these goals while striving to maintain an

atmosphere of involvement, continuous improvement, EHS, and right-first-time

manufacture within the operations team. This position reports to the Work Station

Manager for RxD.

The Production Operators will work rotating shifts to support 24/7 manufacturing. In

addition to the listed responsibilities, the position may be required to perform other duties

upon request from management.

About Fujifilm

About the Global Business: Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2014, Japan’s

pioneering photographic film maker, FUJIFILM has leveraged its imaging and

information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare,

graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials and other high technology

products. We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products

and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and

industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society.

Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge,

proprietary technologies, FUJIFILM is determined to remain a leading company by

boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.

About FUJIFILM Locally: FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. is part of FUJIFILM’s Ink

Solutions Group comprised of 4 companies based in the UK and USA responding to the

Group CEO and COO responsible for 3 of the businesses including FFIC Inc. FFIC Inc.

has a manufacturing site in New Castle, DE where aqueous dyes, RxD, and inks are

made to support the InkJet digital printing market.

Company Overview

If you’re ready to “think ink,” FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is the place for you! As part of Fujifilm’s global Ink Solutions Group, we develop state-of-the-art aqueous dyes, pigment dispersions, and innovative inks for digital printing applications like packaging, commercial printing, and displays. We’re driven by creativity and a dedication to quality, and we’re looking for passionate problem-solvers to join the team.

We believe in investing in our people, offering a collaborative culture and a flexible environment to help you thrive. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create solutions that make an impact, let’s make a splash together!

Our manufacturing facility is in New Castle, Delaware, a lively town with rich history, open parks, museums, and a vibrant community that offers recreation and culture at every turn.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

KEY RESULT AREAS/DELIVERABLES

Key Deliverables For The Position Include The Following

• Safely operate the production unit in compliance with site, company and regulatory
  
  

requirements.

• Effectively work with the rest of the manufacturing team to deliver business objectives
  
  

and targets.

• Monitor operational performance to maintain or improve quality, cost and productivity.
• Routinely participate in Continuous Improvement and particularly 5S in normal
  
  

operations practices. Ensure personal compliance with all training and support other

members of the team in doing so.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and help keep them up to date and accurate
  
  

through effectively communicating operator comments and input.

• Follow the company’s adopted Quality, Safety and Environmental management
  
  

systems and procedures.

• Work with the entire manufacturing team to uphold the pillars of Operational Discipline:
  
  

Questioning Attitude, Level of Knowledge, Forceful Watch Team Backup, Formality,

Integrity

Safe production with no incidents or accidents

• Demonstrate a high regard for your own personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ensure full compliance with all EHS procedures and policies to deliver compliance
  
  

with regulatory and site requirements. Follow procedures to ensure compliance with

hazard study controls.

• Be responsible for individual and team safety performance. Understand key
  
  

performance indicators (KPIs) and respond to anything that requires action.

• Log and participate in investigating any near misses or incidents to support identifying
  
  

root cause and opportunities for improvement working within established systems.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001.
• It is strongly encouraged to be trained as Emergency Coordinator / Contact onsite to
  
  

handle emergency situations (injuries, spills, fires, etc.).

Delivery of agreed volume

• Be flexible and responsive to help ensure sufficient level of resource is in place at all
  
  

times to deliver required production

• Stay fully trained and validated in all areas of operations. Follow defined training paths
  
  

and take initiative to seek additional training.

• Participate as needed during plant outages to accomplish production maintenance
  
  

tasks, PM’s and projects.

• Identify and communicate daily plant maintenance needs to maintain a safe, efficient
  
  

operation by submitting work orders as needed for repairs and maintenance.

• Participate in the Continuous Improvement program to bring forward suggestions to
  
  

improve and optimize the production process.

• Follow the production schedule to deliver on time and in full product in a right first
  
  

time manner.

Manufacture right first time to correct quality

• Participate in the investigation of any quality near misses or failures, identifying root
  
  

cause and opportunities for improvement. Implement follow up actions as required.

• Assist in review of technical issues, contributing where possible to improve overall
  
  

performance of processes and plant. Especially contribute manufacturing

observations that may be relevant to troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and

solving problems.

• Manufacture to high standards to ensure customer product requirements are achieved
  
  

and Customer Satisfaction is maintained.

• Follow procedures and pay attention to detail to provide error-free operation and batch
  
  

production.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and all site QA policies.
• Maintain compliance with GMP manufacturing policies.
  
  

Manufacture to agreed cost

• Report any issues with unit equipment to key functions for action to help maintain
  
  

efficient operation.

• Understand key manufacturing costs to help stay within Cost Center budgets.
• Actively identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reduce waste or reduce
  
  

costs through participation in the CI program.

• Minimize waste of raw materials, utilities, and finished product by following established
  
  

SOPs and guidelines.

• Report accurate consumptions of materials.
  
  

Production Operations Teamwork

• Foster teamwork as well as ensuring individual accountability.
• Comply with FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. policies, procedures, and
  
  

management directives.

• Provide input for your personal development goals and training desires.
• Appropriately manage all personal leave to support production while offering little to
  
  

no interruption to full manufacturing coverage.

• Communicate in an open, fair, and respectful manner at all times with peers,
  
  

Experience

supervision, and other functions on or off site.

Essential

• 2-5 yrs manufacturing experience preferably within a chemical environment
• Proven ability and desire to learn new processes and operate them independently and
  
  

correctly.

• Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with chemical manufacturing
• Experience using Standard Work Processes along with Operational Discipline
  
  

Principles

• Good understanding of GMP with regard to printing ink and dispersion manufacturing
• Solid basis of knowledge in Continuous Improvement tools and problem solving
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and actions.
• Effectively manage conflict, be continuously alert, proactive and capable of
  
  

responding to any problems that occur within the range of responsibility. This includes

prompt & effective action in abnormal situations to minimize product loss or personal

injury.

• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as required by the process
  
  

instructions to ensure accurate additions of raw materials.

• Ability to learn and effectively use automation systems such as PLC, HMI panels, etc.
  
  

to operate the process.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office and other computer tools for word processing,
  
  

spreadsheets, and other computer-based tasks

Desirable

• Understanding of Quality Systems and ISO registrations
• Batch production experience
• Process control and HMI usage familiarity
• Experience with mechanical equipment such as pumps, filters, mills, centrifuge,
  
  

packout equipment

Capability Requirements

• Takes accountability for the assigned work area. Must be able to work independently
  
  

on nights or weekends or other times when supervision is not present.

• Analytical Thinking/Critical Information Seeking - Organizes work in a logical way,
  
  

understand process control data, seeks support as needed in analyzing a situation

or making a decision. Strong problem-solving skills.

• Results orientation and concern for standards – using data and processes to
  
  

achieve high quality, on-time manufacture, while maintaining relevant KPIs

• Thoroughness and attention to detail in completing work and achieving accuracy
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, independent individual who performs effectively under conditions of
  
  

heavy workload and change

• Well-organized, highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Determines what needs to be done and takes action, when necessary, especially
  
  

when working independently

• Takes direction from supervision and constantly seeks to improve
• Maintains high standards of housekeeping and holds other team members to the
  
  

same standard

• Conducts oneself with a high level of integrity and makes good decisions
• Capability to learn all aspects of the production unit operations including equipment,
  
  

process key parameters and basic chemistry, hazards, process control computer

interfaces, etc. in order to effectively operate and troubleshoot

• Flexibility and understanding of shifting priorities and schedule
  
  

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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