Overview

This position is for a Production Lead in the Repligen Injection Molding and Packaging manufacturing group. The lead will be responsible for the safe manufacture of product, including ensuring maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner, mold and tool evaluation, proper production of all parts manufactured, and holding your teams accountable for production and attendance. This person will be responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing team. In addition, this role will be required to assign, track, lead, and plan orders to completion to the production schedule. The leads should also be able to answer questions asked by upper management regarding any current production job on the floor and come to all production meetings fully prepared, and ready to engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Position provides leadership, guidance and direction to staff in alignment with molding and packaging requirements.
• Ability to start up and shut down injection molding machines.
• Responsible for effective utilization and tracking of materials.
• Will be involved in identifying root causes of production issues and help in resolving them.
• Ensure staff has adequate training in department manufacturing processes.
• Ensure staff is trained in tooling care and storage.
• Proactively identifies areas for continuous improvement and drives those into the process.
• Compliance with all aspects of Repligen’s Quality Management system and Quality Policy.
• Follow and uphold any new and or changed company policies.
• Ability to identify and hold team members accountable for policies, procedures & expectations as well as elevate to supervisor as needed.
• Understanding of level I, II, and III parts and production requirements.
• Ability to learn Microsoft Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Some College Preferred, HS Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Intermediate experience with MS Office (creation & management of spreadsheets)
• Ability ot learn different software while progressing through training
• Experience working with hand tools (such as calipers), powers tools, and test equipment
• Production leadership experience within a manufacturing or quality-based position required
• Previous experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Cleanroom experience is a plus.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP a plus
• 2 years + exp. in Plastics Injection Molding is highly preferred
• Read/understand molding drawings
• Understanding of measuring instruments.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand long hours
• Ability to do repetitive processes
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs (level 2 or 3 operator, and required for lead)
• Ability to move throughout the facility to complete assigned work.

What Repligen Offers

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated hourly rate/salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $23/Hr. - $27/Hr.. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.