Within this role you will be primarily responsible for all aspects of calibration of instruments & equipment across the entire site, including compliance and management of contracts and projects. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Calibration team, staff leadership, and resource management.
As an Associate Manager/Manager in Calibration a typical day might include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Leading the Technical Operations Calibration team as well as contingent workers to maintain equipment in validated state to support production schedule.
2. Being responsible for communication of site safety policies and procedures and fostering a safe work culture.
3. Planning departmental staffing patterns and operating expenses.
4. Being responsible for departmental staffing.
5. Supporting day-to-day activities and projects, as well as coordinating work with appropriate internal departments, contractors, and external agencies.
6. Performing duties of Area Manager and assuring timely completion of calibration related quality investigations.
7. Acting as subject matter expert and presenting related topics & details to regulatory inspectors during inspections.
8. Being responsible for all aspects of employee management, including performance management, job descriptions, interviewing, hiring, discipline, and yearly performance evaluations.
9. Ensuring the Calibration team works closely with FM scheduling function to support business needs.
10. Working with other area managers in order to maintain process & utility equipment as required.
11. Participating in and providing leadership for the development of policies and procedures for the department, division, and organization.
12. Being responsible for resolution of calibration issues; striving for excellence in customer satisfaction initiatives through planning, implementing, following up, and monitoring.
13. Being responsible for supervising and maintaining all scheduled and on-demand calibrations for process, utility, and site equipment.
14. Managing contractors on approved supplier list in order to supplement full-time employees.
15. Submitting purchase requisitions as required.
16. Ensuring that GMP and regulatory requirements are complied with as evidenced by internal audits and inspections from government agencies.
17. Directing, administering, and coordinating the activities of both non-exempt and exempt employees assigned to the calibrations function.
18. Training, guiding, and evaluating employees in the interpretation of company policies, goals, and objectives for the site.
19. Developing and leading team competency and development through training programs.
20. Managing training on SOPs, work instructions, and OJT to ensure compliance and no overdue training.
21. Maintaining an adequate workforce to support present needs and planning for departmental requirements in the future.
22. Performing and handling other duties and projects as required.
This role might be for you if:
1. You possess a deep understanding of calibration processes and equipment, capable of maintaining them in a validated state to support production schedules.
2. You have proven experience in operational management, including supporting day-to-day activities, project coordination, and working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
3. You demonstrate the ability to act as a subject matter expert in calibration, presenting topics and details to regulatory inspectors during inspections confidently.
4. You have expertise in employee management, including performance management, interviewing, hiring, discipline, and conducting yearly performance evaluations.
To be considered for this role you should have a BS/BA and 8+ years of engineering, maintenance/calibration, and/or project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Will consider qualified to National Craft Standard. 5+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or other cGMP environment preferred. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are required.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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