Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible. We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us. There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started. If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

- Coordinates production activities: schedules work activity; monitors performance of staff and corrects or modifies production schedule to insure product meets requirements; communicates product completion information to Purchasing.
- Maintains quality product on standards: reviews and recommends improvements to production processes by evaluating production, production lot failures with Quality Control and Systems Engineering. Executes processes and methods as developed by Systems Engineering; reviews product and completes documentation; ensures no unqualified processes are released to production.
- Manages workforce: reviews and plans employee activities and job assignments based on equipment, material and supplies availability; addresses employee concerns and counsels and/or solves situations or refers to Human Resources; develop, train, and motivate team to ensure conformance; evaluates employee performance; answers questions and interprets work documentation; trains or initiates training of operators in use of equipment, test instructions, work orders, and component/assembly drawings; handles non training issues regarding job performance and/or other job related problems; responsible for advice and recommendations concerning the hiring, training, promoting, and terminating of employees.

Position Requirements

- Resolves production problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
- Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems.
- Identifies process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time, and recommend solutions to Systems Engineering/Science team.
- Develops, procures or modifies existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods.
- Assists Engineers/Scientists with revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and procedures, including writing change orders and deviations.
- Assists with hands on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment and process revisions.
- Schedules routine maintenance on applicable manufacturing and test equipment.
- Able to incorporate Engineering Drawings, Bills of Materials, reagent formulations into routine production of reagents and finished goods.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Hands on with formulation/assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and understanding all levels of assembly from a technical point of view.
- Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
- Complies with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality Management System.
- Assists in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause. Uses, and promotes quality methods analysis including FEA, DOE, SPC, FMEA, Pareto Charts, Process Capability, Root-Cause Analysis, etc.
- Provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Supports periodic volume increases through testing of production product following applicable processes and procedures.
- Works under very general direction. Independently plans work, and determines and develops approach to solution.

Personal Requirements

- 5-7 years in a production setting, with 1-3 years of supervisory / management experience of production staff
- Bachelors Degree in related field with 1-3 years of supervisory / management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly in writing and orally, and to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management.
- Must have working knowledge of labor and employment laws
- Must have excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
- Have excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify problem areas and make recommendations for improvement.
- Has experience with Cleanroom/Controlled environments, and experience with FDA, ISO13485, GDP, GLP and GMP requirements.
- Proficient computer skills; i.e. Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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