Production Coordinator
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), WarehouseJob Description
How will you make an impact:
Develop visual factory management infrastructure through maintaining metrics, dashboards, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) via data collection and analysis. Participate in departmental projects by drafting protocols and reports; assists in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives in production by compiling data, interviewing key personnel, observing operations and identifying potential improvements and solutions. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) review, revision, and logbook issuance.
What will you do:
Maintain and develop Access Databases and Excel Workbooks to consolidate production data including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Productivity, Right First Time (RFT), CI Metrics, Quality Metrics, Inventory, and Queue
Participates in departmental projects and cross-functional project teams.
Collection and analysis of department metrics.
Develop and maintain production balanced scorecards and analytics reports, hosts and facilitates production metrics review meetings (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) as required
SOP review and revision, logbook generation and issuance.
Coordinate production CI huddle cadence including Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain (5S), RFT, Just-Do-It (JDI), and safety gemba
Support production document review systems to drive RFT metrics through sustaining document RFT review process
Prepare documents and materials for informal (e.g. on-the-floor training) and formal training
Coordinate required information with external departments as required.
May be essential to perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)
How will you get here:
Education:
High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of previous administrative experience in a regulated industry; pharmaceutical manufacturing industry preferred.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles. Knowledge of project management principles. Working knowledge of VBA, and SQL. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Visio, Work, Outlook). Superior written, oral, and presentation skills. Detail oriented and organized, with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficiency with the English language.
Standards and Expectations:
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about manufacturing/office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of up to 40 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity; visual acuity to operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, loud noise, bright lights, fumes or odour. Use of Personal Protective equipment is required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator.