Lead Technician, Operations

Lead Technician, Drug Product Operations Responsibilities Effectively coach new trainees to build skills so they become effective operations technicians and SMEs. Support production activities for the commercial manufacture, fill, and inspection of material; perform manual and automated operations, general maintenance, and support functions necessary for production. Provide and/or author all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product. Maintain, inventory, and transport all required equipment, materials, supplies, and products. Author, review, and/or edit procedures and technical documents to support regulatory filings including SOPs, job‑aides, and learning documents. Perform general maintenance and assist with troubleshooting of equipment independently. Perform housekeeping in all work areas and execute facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintain, clean, and prepare equipment used in production. Identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate and notify appropriate personnel. Perform sampling/in‑process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current processes as well as developmental work for new products/processes independently. Attend and actively participate in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, and any other operations, lean six‑sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required. Promote a culture of visibility and accuracy of the project schedule and update dashboards accordingly to highlight project status to critical milestones. Actively participate on cross‑functional manufacturing teams to advance project goals and deliverables related to the vaccine process. Analyze and implement initiatives, training programs, and systems that will help increase overall success within the department. Participate in training for new hire training programs. Work flexible hours to support 1st/2nd drug product shifts, as well as the overall process. Perform other duties as assigned to support 1st shift drug product operations, Monday‑Friday, 6:00AM‑2:30PM. Qualifications Education: Minimum requirement is a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Minimum three‑year relevant work experience in a GMP environment. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lift 50lbs and work on elevated platforms. Minimum 2‑4years of leadership experience. Applicable mechanical and project management experience. Proficiency with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV). Experience training others and/or leading hands‑on or instructor‑led training. Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma/MPS principles. Experience with on‑the‑floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for employee and family. Retirement benefits including a 401(k). Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Opportunity for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Salary range: $77,700 – $122,300. The employee’s position within the range will be based on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC website. The employer is committed to inclusion and values diverse, talented, and committed people with different backgrounds and skills. We encourage respectful challenge of ideas and collective problem‑solving. Employees with accommodations during the application or hiring process may contact us. The employer is a federal contractor and provides equal opportunity to all qualifying applicants, as required under state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr