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Embed plant culture including Quality Culture, Safety Culture, Guiding Principles, including decision making based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business.Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Ensures adherence to all environmental, health and safety procedures and promotes a positive safety-first culture.* Accountable for delivering quality products to customers on time in a cost-efficient manner.* Is a good manager of self as well as production staff that may include manufacturing supervisors and technicians.* Partners with support groups to continuously improve safety and quality to meet department goals.* Responsible for meeting production requirements including fulfillment and yield targets.* Assist department leadership with creation and meeting the annual operating plan and budget commitments.* Oversee daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments.* Ensure staff training is appropriate to perform tasks with highest level of safety, quality and compliance.* Develop staff and drive employee engagement through feedback and Quality Conversations.* Accountable for staff performance including resolution of disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations.* Responsible for driving continuous improvement and right first-time execution.* Champion continuous improvement culture and lead implementation of tools, such as but not limited to; Tier visual management meetings, Leader Standard Work, 5S, DMAIC, standard work, etc.* Responsible for representing department and providing leadership in meetings, audits, and projects as required.* Required to own and lead various operations related projects and/or initiatives to on-time completion.* Work closely with department Associate Director and interfaces to fill in for Associate Director as required.Qualifications* Ability to manage multiple activities through subordinates and exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods and employees.* Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information including financial reports and supply chain elements.* Ability to understand and resolve technical problems and interface with engineering/technical experts to resolve.* Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.* Ability to perform investigation and communicate through well written documentation* Ability to effectively communicate at different levels of the organization.* Knowledge of world-class manufacturing methods (QLP, Lean, Six Sigma), DMAIC, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food and Drug Administration regulations.* Must have demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface well with personnel at all levels.* Must have demonstrated leadership skills with coaching and development for leading a high performing team.* Must have demonstrated project management skills and/or project delivery skills.* Must be able to work and facilitate a team-oriented environment.* May be required to supervise various groups and/or shifts.Education and/or experience* Typically requires bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, engineering or other related technical field.* 6+ years of related experience with 1+ years in a supervisor role.* Experience in all aspects of manufacturing process preferred.Physical Demands* Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 35 lbs.* In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.Working Environment* Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.* No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.* Will work in a cold, wet environment, that requires protective equipment to be worn.* Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.* Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.* 5% TravelLocation and Salary Information:This job posting excludes CO applicants.LocationsUSA – CA – Los AngelesWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time