Production Lead

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Facilitates and leads production processes in support of the Production Supervisor or Manager, in-cluding a variety of tasks associated with the Prep Room, Vialing, Labeling and Packaging of Werfen products.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Supervises processes to ensure compliance with Immucor SOPs and applicable Regulatory Agencies.
• Facilitates workflow on the production floor to ensure satisfactory issue resolution and es-calates as required to the next level. Generate work orders for equipment in the Trackwise system.
• Promptly performs Initial Investigations of deviations within the quality system. Creates a teamwork environment for the staff in support of management direction and decisions.
• Demonstrate behaviors supportive of personal and professional growth of self and co-workers. Support project teams and represent the department as required. Drives im-provement at the shop floor level consistent with departmental metrics. Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Complete all training and qualifications requirements. Own departmental projects and im-provement initiatives. Lead by example on the production floor by executing production activities and coaching technicians on the proper SOPs and practices.
• Lead the shift meetings and production activities in the absence of the supervisor and de-partmental expectations.
• Communicates line status from shift to shift to ensure all safety, quality, and efficiency ob-jectives are achieved. Demonstrate supportive behaviors toward co-workers across shifts, departments, and job descriptions.
• Performs production operations (Prep Room and Labeling) according to department proce-dures, specifications, or work instructions and completes tasks within Instructions-defined time frames.
• Always Show the utmost commitment to Quality and Safety.
• Must be able to work irregular hours as necessary to meet production schedules.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these
• Works closely with other production (manufacturing) members, as well as quality control, quality assurance, customer service, shipping, sales, and marketing staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.
• One year of experience in a GMP Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• List Experience working in an aseptic (clean room) environment,
• Ability to constantly use hands to place the product on and remove the product from the wheel and visually check the product.
• Ability to use a ladder to reach products/supplies.
• Ability to maneuver Serum carts weighing approximately 700 pounds in and out of coolers.
• Ability to stand for over intervals of several hours at a time.
• Ability to check for defects, check fill levels, and identify and distinguish between colors to help verify dropper assembly
• Basic Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft office (outlook, word, Excel)

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.