Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Supervisor Manufacturing Operations. Responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities of the Service and Manufacturing Supervisor Department, verifying that all tasks are made according to the priorities and procedures established, providing leadership, guidance, comply with corporate and local regulation. In addition, the incumbent is accountable for all aspects of departmental budget and can solve complex problems with innovation and ingenuity. Ensure the manufacturing process is managed in a highly cost-effective manner meeting or exceeding customer expectations and promoting achieving financial goal. This position also assists General Manager in the interaction with the sales reps and the development of specific sales strategies for the Service and Manufacturing. Oversees the daily planning, implementation, and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. May assist higher level supervisor.
This role will be a full-time position base out of Heredia, CSR.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering or Manufacture Management, preferable

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in manufacture planning and quality, preferable.
• 1 year of management or leadership experience
• Experience in quality Management systems, and ISO 9001: 2015 standard knowledge and Project Management certification, preferable.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus.

Who you are:

• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data management is required.
• A Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment essential.
• Must be hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• May supervise the activities of other departments (production, maintenance, shipping).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety, and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data.
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP’s, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP’s, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained.
• Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Supports process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed.
• Trains, motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance and works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Although the associate primarily works in an office environment, while performing the duties of this job, the associate can be exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and/or vehicles and the noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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