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Food Manufacturing
MFG Engineer – Pennsylvania
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What you’ll do:
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Collaborate cross functionally to scale up new products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability as well as integrate predictive maintenance strategies. Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering for long-term solutions.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement in production processes. Implement data-driven solutions to increase overall efficiency while mitigating operational risk and collaborating with Operations Excellence and Data Science to refine analytics models.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses in processes and equipment. Develop strategies to reduce operational risk and enhance process reliability, working closely with Reliability Engineering.
• Define and own manufacturing process control plans. Set up in-process measurement systems. Complete GR&R activities to ensure effectiveness. Set up process monitoring and trending, including SPC of critical parameters.
• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to allowing us to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations.
• Working collaboratively, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, specifically focusing on enhancing productivity and reducing operational risk. Partner with Controls Engineering and leverage automation and digitalization opportunities.
Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in ad
What you need to succeed:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, chemical or any engineering related field).
• 0-6 years of Engineering experience
• Experience within the food industry or a related field is a plus, but not required.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA) or the ability to understand/learn this space is required.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Ability to travel up to 10%dition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.
What you need to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, chemical or any engineering related field). • 0-6 years of Engineering experience • Experience within the food industry or a related field is a plus, but not required. • A strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA) or the ability to understand/learn this space is required. • Project management experience is a plus. • Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. • Ability to travel up to 10%
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Production Manager – Georgia
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Qualifications
• The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, proactive leader who can drive performance through effective leadership of other leaders within the facility
• We are looking for someone who is a sound decision-maker, capable of tackling challenges head-on and delivering results through optimizing processes, fostering a culture of accountability, and partnering closely with the Plant Manager to meet production and performance goals
• Previous experience in front line supervision or similar management position
• Must understand production cost, performance, and a working knowledge of product formulation
• A college degree in Business or equivalent experience of at least 5 to 10 years
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other Department Heads and as well as effectively train subordinates
• Can be flexible with his/her schedule to support production shifts (1st, 2nd or 3rd) and work weekends when required
Responsibilities
• This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and plays a key leadership role within plant
• This GMP facility operates across three shifts and encompasses the full production cycle—from cooking, mixing wet ingredients to packaging, as well as warehousing and distribution
• Ensures plant safety is treated at the number 1 priority and safety standards are met within the production area
• Provides leadership and direction to Production Supervisors, and skilled at coaching and developing leaders
• Collaborates with all plant personnel to ensures product meets quality standards
• Monitor/track/review previous days production and downtime sheets, yields, labor, product usage/waste and provide follow-up and corrective action, as needed
• Oversee kitchen operations from a quality and material management standpoint; raise the expectation and accountability; material usage vs material management to assure accurate BOM’s and inventory
• Lead daily leadership huddles by going over KPI’s and corrective actions
• Understands lean manufacturing principles & drive RCAs as they relate to quality, safety, process and/or customer complaints
• Initiative and develop process improvements
• Has mechanical knowledge of equipment to effectively collaborate with the maintenance department for weekly work orders
• Manages labor and staffing requirements, approves payroll, interview, hire, discipline and conduct performance reviews
• Works with the plant scheduler to develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer orders
• Coordinates with Warehouse Manager/Inventory Control for capacity process and prepares plans to assure production capacity will meet sales requirements
• Oversee and maintain involvement with warehouse operation at a higher level; Assure accurate flow of material issuing, shipping & receiving
• Participates with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Quality Control and Distribution for planning of finished goods level
• Coordinates with Plant Manager and Quality Control to schedule product testing
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Process Engineer – Kansas
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What you will do:
- Optimize Operations – Analyze and refine workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Enhance Production – Implement process improvements to drive better output and quality.
- Problem-Solving – Identify inefficiencies and develop solutions to streamline operations.
- Data-Driven Decisions – Use analytics to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with teams across departments to improve processes.
- Innovation & Sustainability – Drive forward-thinking solutions for long-term operational success.
- Technical Expertise – Apply engineering principles to optimize manufacturing systems.
What you will bring:
• Experience in executing projects or process improvements and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, build consensus, and foster relationships at multiple organization levels and across different organizational functions. Is self-directed and demonstrates high level of initiative.
• Demonstrated degree of sound judgment, resourcefulness, and innovation in handling complex technical assignments, with minimal supervision.
Who you are:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 3 or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to successfully implement capital projects/permits and perform engineering functions in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrate completed projects meet the design objectives.
• Project Management training and/or certification, a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification, a plus.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Senior Production Manager – Alabama
Responsibilities
• Responsible for the direct management/supervision of production supervisors
• Provide leadership and decision making for the Production department and oversee all aspects of prep, formulation, setup and operation of filling
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Oversee all equipment preparation, equipment operation, product formulation, and clean room procedures to ensure that Bora SOPs and policies are followed and that the highest standards are met
• Monitor and ensure all personnel comply with cGMP regulations, adhere to Bora policies, safety regulations, and adhere to Bora SOP and Batch Record directions
• Develop and train Technicians and Supervisors through counseling and guidance through Individual Development Plans and Coaching
• Ensure appropriate training is provided to Technicians for them to successfully complete their job assignments safely, compliantly and on time
• Recommend measures to improve performance and increase efficiency for Flex Filling Operations
• Interface with the Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Supply Chain departments to resolve production, supply, and equipment issues
• Provide Leadership and oversight of deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls to drive continuous improvement to the department
• Effectively troubleshoot equipment during operation to ensure effective and efficient operations while maintaining high quality and service to the client
• Interact with clients and auditors to provide information and technical expertise on Component Preparation, Formulation, and Filling operations
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to develop manufacturing schedule that ensures optimal use of resources
• Review documentation and for compliance with Good Documentation Practices
• Review, provide technical expertise for, and assist in development of batch records to comply with cGMP regulations and to efficiently use Bora resources
• Track and control expenditures to ensure budget and client requirements are met
• Coordinate with the Validation and Maintenance team with the operation and execution of engineering projects
• Provide technical expertise for these projects
• Review and approve protocols and reports
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions
• The physical/mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Production Supervisor – VIrginia
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Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• Supervise the on-the-floor operations of our commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility in a cGMP environment
• Build a team, provide necessary training and ongoing coaching, discipline and recognition of direct staff, including performing annual performance reviews
• Generate SOPs, MPRs, and SPRs for equipment and procedures used in routine biologics manufacture
• Execute production and resource schedule against operational plan
• Ensure performance of all process steps specific to the phase or stage of operation
• Process monitoring, including manipulation of databases, documents and/or spreadsheets to support business reporting requirements
• Review of completed manufacturing documentation per compliance standards and established timelines
• Investigate and resolve problems, identifying root cause, and proposing process improvements through clear communication to senior management
• Interact with outside vendors and senior management
• Participate in multi-functional project teams, as necessary
• Take corrective action to bring about required changes using change control procedures
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
• Master’s and 3+ years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s and 5+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Able to build and lead a team as well as train entry-level personnel
• Knowledgeable of the current Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR’s) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s)
• Sufficient understanding of process, systems and equipment to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions to senior management
• Sufficient knowledge of electronic quality systems
• Must be able to work on off shift hours as well as part of the on-call rotation as needed is required; weekend shift likely
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
• High energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite “can do” attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles
• Willingness to think outside of the box and adapt best practices to our small, but growing environment
• Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
• Previous cell culture experience preferred/highly desired
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