Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) Specialist

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Responsibilities

  • Review cGMP production process paperwork for missing or incorrect information.
  • Data entry of information from production process paperwork into multiple databases on Google Workspace.
  • Support month-end reporting by managing daily inventory confirmations and adjustments in SAP.
  • Confirmation of all Work in Progress and Finished Goods materials.
  • Adjusting inventory for end of lots, in-house damage, cycle counting, scrap production, material requests, etc.
  • Partner with the relevant FP&R standard owner to coordinate activities and track progression of assigned FP&R standards.
  • Manage Continuous Improvement (CI) projects from beginning to end, regularly communicating progress updates with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate Fund-the-Growth (FTG) brainstorming sessions & tracking.
  • Prepare data & analysis for performance review meetings.
  • Lead small group meetings on the shopfloor.
  • Troubleshoot SAP transactions as needed.
  • Confirm the accurate reporting of shift production.
  • Perform physical inventory cycle counts and investigate deviations.
  • Manage rejection log & scrap processes for materials that have been rejected or scrapped.
  • Create floss orders.
  • Develop & review SOPs as needed.
  • Assist with Non-conformance investigations & CAPAs as needed.
  • Serve as primary backup to the primary responsibilities of Shift Support personnel.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • 4+ years functional experience supporting manufacturing operations
  • Demonstrated competency in problem solving/decision making, effective communication, results oriented
  • Experience working with analytical tools to produce insights; and ability to present data visually
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, comfortable operating within work standards/SOPs
  • Self-driven initiative approach toward managing work
  • Ability to work a split-shift schedule to provide coverage overlapping 1st and 2nd shifts, with occasional evening and weekend overtime as needed.
  • Flexibility to work evening shifts as needed for month-, quarter-, and year-end inventory confirmations.

Nice-to-haves

  • Associate's Degree or Technical certification preferred
  • Working knowledge and understanding of FP&R Standards
  • Experience working in an Agile, project management-centric environment, utilizing sprints
  • Working knowledge and 1+ years of proficiency with Google Suite Collaboration Tools, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • SAP inventory confirmation processes
  • Opera, Augmentir and InBatch systems
  • Understanding of Lean methodology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability coverage
  • Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location
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