Assistant Production Superintendent - Charles City, United States - Cambrex

Description

Overview:

The primary purpose of the Assistant Superintendent Operations?is to manage the operation of assigned production work centers/facilities in order to meet customer and business demands while maintaining regulatory compliance and following company standards and requirements. In addition to meeting manufacturing schedules, line responsibilities include development, direction and guidance to production supervisors, production engineers and plant operators. To lead and promote safety, environmental awareness, quality, cost savings, and compliance with all regulatory programs. Provide inter and intra departmental technical assistance facilitating company growth.

The Assistant Superintendent Operations will work closely with all departments to ensure timely shipment of quality products, meeting or exceeding customer expectations

• Ensuring assigned production areas meet or exceed all safety and quality requirements
• Scheduling operations and maintenance activities in a manner that prevents delays and efficiently utilizes manpower
• Ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures in all operations and activities
• Work closely with the production supervisors to ensure employees are properly trained and evaluate their performance
• Exercising proper care in the utilization of buildings, equipment and services
• Identify and implement process improvements that positively impact items such as yield, throughput, waste, labor, raw materials, product quality and cycle time
• Investigate operational issues and work with support groups to resolve and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Work with Process Engineering and Chemical Development during the implementation of new products in the manufacturing area
• Participate in process or capital project evaluations as assigned
• Coach production supervisors and their subordinates on company policies and procedures. Conduct training pertaining to the employees and company needs. Provide guidance to increase the employees understanding and knowledge of the plant operation. Identify and promote activities which enhance the work environment

• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct employee training, conduct presentations, actively participate in regulatory and customer audits
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong computer knowledge in Windows based software - Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field required. MBA or MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering desired
• Five or more years of chemical processing/manufacturing experience with 5 or more years of supervisory experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma experience, including a green belt or black belt certification highly beneficial
• Ability to obtain DEA clearance for drug manufacture
• Respirator use required