Process Lead
Tucson, USA Sales
Job description
The Position
Summary:
A Process Lead is responsible for overseeing the operational processes of an organization to support business goals. A Process Lead evaluates the efficiency of workflow procedures, identifying inconsistencies, and revising processing techniques as needed to improve deliverables, maximize productivity to achieve business goals. They are responsible for training new employees, sharing best practices, and ensuring team members are qualified to perform the work. A Process Lead motivates and provides guidance to team members, cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors, guided by Roche operating principles. A Process Lead must have excellent communication and organizational skills and identify opportunities that would drive the business forward.
Responsibilities:
Quality and Safety
Maintain Right to Operate and ensure that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner; Address and escalate any potentially unsafe hazards; Timely reporting and investigations of safety hazards, incidents and near misses.
Maintain the quality system and achieve our quality objectives.
Audit readiness (OSHA, FAA, FDA, etc.); Represent team during internal audits/inspections.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all procedures and instructions related to the proper receipt, quarantine, storage, and disbursement of materials as it relates to FDA, OSHA, FAA, QSR, ISO, Good Manufacturing Practices, manufacturing exception events (MEEs) and other Roche policies and procedures.
Coordinate, facilitate and provide the time for team members to complete and execute training (e.g. NCRs, OJT, Operating Procedures, Manufacturing Work Instructions); Responsible for maintaining greater than 95% in training compliance.
Inventory accuracy and adherence to inventory control processes (TECO, Cycle counts, etc).
Assists with NCR investigations, reworks and corrective actions.
Monitor, review and initiate document changes, including writing new or updating existing work instructions and OPs impacting areas of responsibility; Collaborate with other functions as necessary
Production
Monitor, balance, delegate and provide detailed direction to employees and contractors in order to achieve production goals and adherence to the production schedule.
20% to 40% line support to include but not limited to: Receive, material handle, build product/materials, formulate bulk solutions, facilitate material availability, SAP transactions/confirmations and packet review, audit processes, allocate resources and protocol/validations.
Interfaces with highly complex systems and controls in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Ensures that daily end of shift reports/pass downs are completed to ensure proper communication and synergies between shifts and teams
Coordinate the maintenance/calibration of equipment in their responsible areas.
Continuous Improvement
Ensure adherence to 6S, cycle times and standard work; Identifies and implements process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoots problems, engages appropriate support functions and assists in implementing preventative measures.
Collect data, populate and trend daily metrics (e.g. Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery) to identify gaps and support operational excellence initiatives and improvements.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Proactively collaborate with peers in other shifts/functions to ensure daily targets are achieved.
Provide feedback to the Leader on employee performance (contribution, attendance, quality, etc.) for performance management purposes.
Ensure successful onboarding of new employees and contractors.
Education/Experience:
Associates Degree
3 years relevant work experience, preferably in GMP environment
Preferences :
Prefer previous experience leading teams or projects
Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement
High degree of initiative with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Previous experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to be punctual, work quickly and accurately in a high-volume environment with constant change
Ability to inspire and influence others
Ability to give and receive feedback in a coaching manner
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
Relocation Benefits are not eligible for this role
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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