What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Michael Page?
The Technical Writer will be responsible for creating technical documentation, manuals, and other written materials
Client Details
My client is an industry leading Food Manufacturing company
Description
- Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, including work instructions/SOPs/ method books for our production lines.
- Interview cross-functional subject matter experts and translate their descriptions into actionable instructions (i.e., Work Instructions and Job Aids) using the templates prescribed by corporate policy.
- Schedule cross functional team meetings, collect feedback, create draft documents, post on SharePoint, schedule reviews, collect and resolve feedback.
- Identify and lead improvement efforts within current procedures.
- Ability to negotiate and influence solutions without direct authority.
- Work with Manufacturing Subject Matter Experts to ensure document accuracy and detail.
- Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product licenses, corporate policies, and safety practices.
- Use Adobe and other software to create and edit work instructions and other training documentation (skill checks / observation forms).
- Knowledge of electronic document management systems (EDMS) to complete workflows of documents to final approval by uploading the word documents into EDMS.
- Prepare SOP periodic review timetable and ensure the review/approval or retirement are completed in support of the procedure lifecycle in timely manner.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience required.
- Associate's degree and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience, OR
- High school diploma (?) / GED and 7 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in technical writing, SOP creation, and/or related manufacturing documentation such as method books.
- Food Manufacturing Experience required. (?)
- Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat to develop reports and presentations, and training materials as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Alchemy a plus.
Job Offer
- Newly created role
- Competitive Pay Rate
- OT Eligible
- Health Insurance
- Temp to Perm
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Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
