Manufacturing Supervisor and Up (Manufacturing)

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE: COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Who We Are

Paragon Vision Sciences, Inc., a Cooper Vision specialty eye care company, is a world leading manufacturer of specialty contact lenses and oxygen permeable contact lens materials. Our CRT® lens (a class three medical device) is considered the lens of choice by many eye care professionals around the world. Paragon's office is located in Gilbert, Arizona.

Why Work With Us

We are certified as a Great Place to Work®! Our environment recognizes each employee as a vital member of the team. Integrity and respect are fundamental to our working relationships. We are friendly, inventive, and dedicated. We don't quit until the job is done right! Our lenses don't just change vision, they change lives. Join a team that is passionate about improving other's visual health and quality of life.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the manufacturing activities related to the contact lens manufacturing process, maintaining high productivity, exceptional quality and build team moral.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand and adhere to specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S), and written work instructions (WI) complying with FDA requirements and ISO standards.
• Familiar with equipment in the lab and have ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility, and maintaining lab consumable supply levels
• Open communication and feedback with Operations Coordinator, Sr. Technicians and Production Manager.
• Adhere to strict tolerances, verifying each finished lens conforms to associated work order.
• Document processes accurately in accordance with Good Documentation Practices Standards.
• Maintain constant open communication with Manufacturing Technicians and conduct all Job Duties in a professional manner.
• Maintain and approve employees timecards.
• Work with other departments on projects to increase productivity, quality and cost reduction.
• In coordination with the Production Manager, implement Lean Manufacturing and Six sigma tools.
• Monitor supplies level and order them on time to guarantee the continuous operations of the production floor.
• Ensures continued adherence to standards of tolerance and product quality.
• Maintain regular observation of all production operations and processes and act as a resource for employee inquiries.
• May evaluate new or prototype equipment relative to production.
• As needed, substitutes for production employees to assure a smooth work flow and optimum production.
• Enforces adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and regulatory requirements, including FDA, GMP, and ISO.
• Coaches employees on demonstrating behavior which models CooperVision's values
• Responsible for employee staffing per production requirements.
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory overtime.
• Approach to the manufacturing operations with continuous improvement culture

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced Microsoft office knowledge (excel, outlook, PowerPoint, notes, projects, word)
• Ability to problem solve.
• Manage staff and maintain high moral.
• An understanding of team building and working with people.
• Knowledge on Lean manufacturing
• Knowledge on Six-Sigma
• Experience with conflict management.
• Adaptable, able to creatively brainstorm and work successfully with other departments on issues outside of manufacturing control.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate technical system problems to support groups.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Must be extremely proactive in problem solving and equipment performance.
• Proven experience leading mid to large size groups of people (+30 employees)
• Analyze yield and efficiency data and adjust as necessary to meet shift goals.
• Creation of new or updating current Work instructions and Standard Operational Procedures to reflect any changes in our process and make them more accurate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Job position requires the ability to stand for up to 12hrs continuously.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/medical device manufacturing and demonstrated capacity for leadership.                                   

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BS degree preferred.