SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.
Job Overview
This is an Operations leadership role in of our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Superintendent will provide oversight and leadership for all departments on their assigned shift. These functions include Manufacturing, Facilities, Supply Chain and Quality.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Quality leadership for all departments on assigned shift.
- Provide leadership and coaching to department Supervisors.
- Act as the primary liaison between night shift operations and daytime management, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
- Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization based in engineering first principles and operational excellence. Talent management, development, and retention within the SHL Charleston organization (and beyond)
- Quickly address and resolve operational issues that arise during the night shift, making critical decisions to maintain workflow and productivity.
- Plan, coordinate and manage cost-effective production strategies for assigned shift to meet production cost targets, schedules, and quality control standards.
- Ensure strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMPs), established manufacturing practices and procedures, and compliance with Quality regulations and guidelines.
- Ensure operations and practices comply with established procedures and records.
- Support evaluation, specification, installation, and validation of new manufacturing equipment as needed.
- Incorporate value improvement programs and new processes from Engineering, EH&S, and OE as directed
- Serve as project member or project leader on improvement programs as needed.
- Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and by all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or relevant concentration preferred
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience, strongly preferred in high-volume plastic and metal component assembly and production management/assembly automation and inspection technology.
- Relevant experience in managing high-volume manufacturing, including, material logistics, equipment maintenance, and quality management.
- Several years of hands-on manufacturing experience in a 24/7 high-volume production setting.
- Proven experience leading and managing teams in a high-pressure, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Passionate & committed self-starter with a “can do” attitude, team player, and taking responsibility to get the job done.
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and cost.
- Willingness to work from/relocate to Charleston, South Carolina is required.
- Excellent intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills; Good at building a professional network.
- Previous exposure to a highly regulated industry (e.g., medical, pharmaceutical) and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO13485, cGMP) is a major plus.
- Experience with green field, or startup environment.
- Experience within the Manufacturing, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industry.
- Experience in developing and implementing new processes or automating current processes.
- Willingness to initially spend an extended period in our facility in Taiwan for induction/training.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
- Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry
- Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals.
- Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents via the Easy Apply button or directly to RecruitUS@shl-group.com.
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