Manufacturing - Readiness Coordinator

Company: FDBT - FUJIFILM Diosynth
Location: College Station
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview Summary: The Manufacturing Readiness Coordinator assists the Manufacturing team to ensure right-first-time execution on the GMP manufacturing floor and on time starts by coordinating and delivering readiness milestones. External US Essential Functions:Responsible for participating in the following activities within the Manufacturing Support Services function:Materials/Consumables* Draft and finalize process consumables list for new client programs* Work with Supply Chain, Process Development, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance to identify materials and consumables appropriate for GMP manufacture.* Prepare material specifications to enable purchasing and release of materials/consumables for use in GMP manufacture. * Coordinate purchase order creation for client owned/client delivered materials * Deliver inputs and outputs necessary for SAP recipe creation* Works with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to follow-up on material ordering and receipt status for GMP manufacturing.Documents* Create standard work for manufacturing readiness, execution, and disposition activities for new customer programs* Author batch records* Review Process Specification* Create tier 2 placards for each new client program.* Review campaign summary report* Support Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) risk assessments.* Support Potential Problem Analysis (PPA) eventsEquipment and Readiness Coordination* Coordinate room/equipment changeover* Coordinate room release* Coordinate schedule for water runs* Review Unicorn methods* Provide PIP support* Originates and tracks manufacturing work orders as necessary.* Performs all other duties as assigned.Continuous Learning and Improvement* Participates in team projects relating to Operational Excellence such as Problem Analysis and PreventionRequired Skills & Abilities:* Good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills.* Practical understanding of equipment used in bioprocessing (downstream and/or upstream)* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.* Good self-discipline and attention to detail.* Must have flexible work hours - must be willing to work outside of normally-scheduled hours as necessary; including opportunities for alternative shift-hours and weekends as required.* Experience working in cleanroom environments.* Must have good planning skills and must be willing to interface with and support team members in many different roles and functions throughout the manufacturing facilities.Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:* Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulders and stretching.* Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.* Lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds, on occasion.* Attendance is mandatory.Qualifications:* High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years' experience preferably in biopharmaceutical manufacturing (GLP or GMP) or supply chain operations; OR* Associate's Degree and one (1) year of experience.Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with both Upstream and Downstream cell culture processes* Experience with material control and testing requirementsWe are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please e-mail FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or call 979-431-3528.

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