Dry Room Lead

Position Summary

EnviroLogix is seeking a driven, results-oriented and resilient Dry Room Lead with a strong continuous improvement mindset. Dry Room Lead's primary role is to manage key functions of our lateral flow device (LFD) production process including lamination, components manufacturing, LFD pads, LFD comb assembly, LFD strip cutting, vialing & kitting, and/or finished goods packaging and inspection.

This dynamic role offers autonomy to lead production in a manner consistent with our Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics while receiving people leadership support and general guidance from the Supervisor, Core Operations.

Responsibilities Include:

Operational Excellence & Strategic Execution

• Create production schedules and define and allocate labor needs

• Ensure the production cells are ready at the start of every shift

• Lead daily team production huddle including reviewing visual management of prior day's performance and plan for current day

• Maintain Visual Boards and present to Ops leadership, daily

• Ensure materials are supplied to the production cells to avoid downtime and waiting

• Verify Production Batch Records are complete

• Issuing Material and Labor to Jobs in ERP System

• Verify process start-up and quality checks are conducted

• Execute production schedule and verify production goals for Daily Plan are achieved

• Identify production escalations and identify immediate countermeasures

• Communicate effectively cross functionally to solve issues and meet goals

• Maintain meticulous documentation of lot and part numbers, inventory and quality assurance records on standard operating procedures (SOP)

• Coordinate labor assignments to cover for absenteeism and vacations

• Operation and cleaning of automated and semi-automated production equipment and printers in assembly areas

• Train production team members and Coordiante cross-training, providing thorough documentation/checklists to operators

• Verify routine and preventive maintenance is performed. Troubleshoot initial equipment issues; work with facilities / engineering to resolve as needed

• Verify standard work is followed and maintain up to date documentation Initiate, review and approve Document Change Requests

• Following EnviroLogix safety policies and procedures, and for reporting any unsafe or hazardous condition to their supervisor or the Environmental, Health, and Safety department for corrective action

• The expectation of this role is 50% allocation to direct production labor functions with the remainder of the time used for indirect labor responsibilities associated with maximizing SQDC of the team, per descriptions above

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Update standard work processes and documents where outdated and ensure proper change management from both a document and production execution perspective

• Drive problem solving, corrective actions and identification of systemic issues.

• Evaluate production activities for continuous improvement opportunities. Lead improvement initiatives.

• Partner with the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) leader to identify continuous improvement and kaizen opportunities within the dry room production process.

Skills Required:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high SQDC standards

• Basic math to document production results

• Self-motivated, execution oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Positive work ethic and passionate attitude

• Embrace and sustain change for the better

• Proven ability to work well in team environment with sound negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; especially Excel

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally to collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional teams

• Experience with ERP systems is preferred

Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience within manufacturing operations

• High school diploma required. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Physical Demands

• Bend, stoop, carry, climb stairs/rolling stairs (max one flight) Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds

• Regular exposure to temperature changes (generally room temp, with occasional short movement in/out of walk-in coolers/freezers)

• Standing for extended periods of time

• Eye/hand dexterity and speed while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency
• Ability to utilize a computer