CooperSurgical

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ: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

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 & Accountabilities

• 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.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding daily production quality and quantity goals.

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.

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