Lab Supervisor

Company: Aerotek
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Position summary:Coordinates production activities: schedules work activity; monitors performance of staff and corrects or modifies production schedule to insure product meets requirements; communicates product completion information to Purchasing.Maintains quality product on standards: reviews and recommends improvements to production processes by evaluating production, production lot failures with Quality Control and Systems Engineering. Executes processes and methods as developed by Systems Engineering; reviews product and completes documentation; ensures no unqualified processes are released to production.Manages workforce: reviews and plans employee activities and job assignments based on equipment, material and supplies availability; addresses employee concerns and counsels and/or solves situations or refers to Human Resources; develop, train, and motivate team to ensure conformance; evaluates employee performance; answers questions and interprets work documentation; trains or initiates training of operators in use of equipment, test instructions, work orders, and component/assembly drawings; handles non training issues regarding job performance and/or other job related problems; responsible for advice and recommendations concerning the hiring, training, promoting, and terminating of employees.Role and Responsibilities:

• Resolves production problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems.
• Identifies process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time, and recommend solutions to Systems Engineering/Science team.
• Develops, procures or modifies existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods.
• Assists Engineers/Scientists with revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and procedures, including writing change orders and deviations.
• Assists with hands on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment and process revisions.
• Schedules routine maintenance on applicable manufacturing and test equipment.
• Able to incorporate Engineering Drawings, Bills of Materials, reagent formulations into routine production of reagents and finished goods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Hands on with formulation/assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and understanding all levels of assembly from a technical point of view.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Complies with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality Management System.
• Assists in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause. Uses, and promotes quality methods analysis including FEA, DOE, SPC, FMEA, Pareto Charts, Process Capability, Root-Cause Analysis, etc.
• Provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Supports periodic volume increases through testing of production product following applicable processes and procedures.
• Works under very general direction. Independently plans work and determines and develops approach to solution.
• Special Skills or Preferred Experience:5-7 years in a production setting, with 1-3 years of supervisory / management experience of production staffAble to communicate effectively and clearly in writing and orally, and to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management.Must have working knowledge of labor and employment lawsMust have excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills.Excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify problem areas and make recommendations for improvement.Experience with Cleanroom/Controlled environments, and experience with FDA, ISO13485, GDP, GLP and GMP requirements.Proficient computer skills; i.e. Microsoft Office Suite.Minimum Required Education/Experience:Bachelors Degree in related field with 1-3 years of supervisory / management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Skills:"Quality Control", cGMP, ISO, Instrumentation, Gmp, Laboratory, SopTop Skills Details:Bachelors degree in scientific field 5-7 years in a production setting, with 1-3 years of supervisory / management experience of production staffAble to communicate effectively and clearly in writing and orally, and to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management.Must have working knowledge of labor and employment lawsMust have excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills.Excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify problem areas and make suggestionsAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Must have: Bachelors degreeExperience Level:Expert Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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