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Avantor is looking for a dedicated and eager to learn Material Handler to optimize our Fluid Handling team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.It will be a full-time position based at our Devens, MA facility.

You will have the opportunity to expedite the movement of parts and materials between production areas and prepare/coordinate schedules for pulling and delivering materials. If you have experience in a warehouse and are passionate about making a direct impact in the medical community - let's talk!

The team

Avantor's Fluid Handling team is part of our Lab and Production Services business unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations.

What we're looking for

• Education: High school education or equivalent required

• Experience: Open to those who are eager to start their career in the warehouse industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Warehouse / distribution experience a plus

• Equipment with MHE like reach truck operators and order pickers a plus

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.

• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.

• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.

• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.

• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.

• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Senior Manager of Operations to optimize our Performance Materials organization.

The Senior Manager oversees all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity, monitor operations and trigger corrective actions and are responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.

They will also have the opportunity to manage a large team within a complex discipline or department, comprised of intermediate/experienced professionals.

This Paris, KY role is full-time, on-site. Candidates throughout the USA will be considered.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm with additional hours as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Education:Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience to include working with manufacturing-based processes and principles.

• Senior management of people and operations experience.

• Experience working in a chemical, pharma or medical device related industry.

• Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of change (MOC)experience required.

• cGMP, Quality/ safety experience.

• Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

• Must have corporate level communication skills.

• Training/ experience in continuous improvement methods including 6 sigma or lean manufacturing.

• Experience developing operational processes to increase efficiency/ productivity.

• Team collaboration and building skills with the ability to also work cross-functionally with other teams.

• Experience overseeing production output/ quality and on-time shipping a plus.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Serving customers worldwide, The Avantor Performance Materials organization manufactures and markets chemical products such as acids, advanced silicones, biological buffers, denaturants, and electronic chemicals, as well as diagnostics solutions.

This SME role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Reporting to the site Senior Director, the Senior Manager of Operations will:

• Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing while ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

• Maintain/ implement policies, processes and procedures to meet the requirements of regulatory and compliance standards, safety standards, GMP policies, product requirements, customer requirements, and business requirements.

• Manage a multi-department team comprised of individual contributors to management.

• Determine responsibilities of team.

• Lead the team to accomplish business objectives, daily schedule completion, training, and professional development plans; inclusive of associate hiring, training, advising, developing, and performance management.

• Lead/ participate on project teams to identify and evaluate process improvements (safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, capability, automation, etc.).

• Utilize lean manufacturing, and other process improvement methods to establish world class manufacturing and inventory management.

• Establish, develop and manage processes/ systems to allow for effective and efficient production operations that meet or exceed operational requirements for quality, procedural adherence, schedule adherence, work completion, lead times, budget/work standards, and optimal workflow.

• Prepare/ assist in preparing departmental budgets.

• Build business cases, cost models and financial justifications for process improvements and projects as appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor | NuSil is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Irving, TX team. The Specialist supports daytoday manufacturing processes by independently testing of and releasing products, doing so by assessing quality documentation and following preestablished procedures to determine material dispositions.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) is required; Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 0 years of experience with an Associate or Bachelor's degree; or 1 year of experience in Quality or with Inventory Control Systems (e.g., SAP) and 1+ years of experience with a Product Lifecycle Application (e.g., Agile) with a High School diploma/GED
• Collaboration Tool: Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Utilize analytical tools such as Gas Chromatography (GC), and other QC/QA laboratory equipment to execute testing, troubleshoot results, and ensure product quality.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description. This includes documentation and reporting.
• Performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties, ensuring workstations are clean and properly maintained.
• Supports office inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible.
• Controls documentation via tracking tools, replacing documentation with current revisions as appropriate.
• May determine and advise other functions on the implementation of quality standards (ISO).
• Upon request, may produce documents and defends practices during ISO 9001 internal audits.
• Evaluates records for conformance to GDP and recommends corrections to author.
• Independently evaluates data for accuracy and completeness, and releases/troubleshoots data from incoming raw materials and finished products.
• May initiate documentation to move released material and determine product disposition.
• Closes variance reports as appropriate in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Generates variance reports or other product related reports in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Independently evaluates and releases batches from the shelf-life database in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Follows applicable safety procedures.
• Acts as back-up to other team members as needed when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor is seeking a collaborative Sales Associate to directly support our strategic partnership with the University of North Carolina. This individual will play a key role in driving engagement and delivering results across UNC's research and academic community, contributing to complex business and technology initiatives.

This is a full-time, field-based position. Candidates should reside within one hour of the Chapel Hill, NC area.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience, required; Concentration in a Life Science or Science degree preferred

• Experience: 1+ year professional experience, preferred

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Inside or Outside Sales Experience

  • Experience working in a Lab

  • Business to Business (B2B) or Distribution Sales Experience

  • C4C experience

  • Salesforce or Qlikview experience

How you will thrive and create an impact

The Sales Associate will work independently and is responsible for selling products and/or services to a dedicated primary education account. They are instrumental in identifying new and potential customers to reach the project profitability and billing levels within an assigned sales territory and/or account. Activities include negotiation, closing the sale, and post-sale services. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and/or services and maintaining effective agreements.

• Manage a sales territory on a focused account base. Work as part of a sales team dedicated to this account.

• Prospect and establish new customers within this account by managing and developing a sales pipeline and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating VWR's value proposition.

• Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions VWR can offer their business.

• Work to develop strategic account business plans for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment.

• Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Manage VWR's vast product portfolio and execute and implement sales and marketing strategies that you design.

• Confident in providing and generating Quotations and handling customer returns or complaints.

• Confident in pulling sales reports to have detailed conversations of sales activities, account performance and performance to forecast.

• Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge, arrive at most favored pricing, and improve account profitability.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and VWR staff

• Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers

• Ability to handle difficult situations and interactions

• Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory

• Willingness to travel to customer locations

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Relationship Development: Increase competitive advantage and drive customer satisfaction by building trust and developing strong relationships. Add value in every interaction by working together with customers and internal teams to develop beneficial solutions for their business. Provide higher and differentiating value not by what you sell - but by 'How' you sell.

Targets: Meet/exceed IOP for sales and margin. Develop awareness / sales in the VWR Private Label range to increase margin.

Strategy Implementation: Demonstrate strategic agility in approach to customers and projects (solutions must be tailored to meet individual customer needs). Implement agreed strategies across defined accounts while maintaining and developing existing business.

Business Development: Drive new and existing opportunities by managing territory appropriately to maximise number of customer visits. Call customers frequently to create opportunities for selling the VWR portfolio of products. Understand customer profile, be able to identify trends and opportunities that will generate sales.

Utilize VWR Resources: Utilize local and global internal (cross-functional) and external contacts to help achieve targets. Utilise VWR CRM database to manage customer relationships, interactions and information that will increase effectiveness and aid sales.
Planning/Forecasting: Plan, forecast and achieve objectives and Key Performance Indicators in territory/ accounts, using pre-call planning for increased effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned

Who you are:
BA/BSc or equivalent essential
3+ years of experience in a complex sales environment, where multiple clients are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution based selling approach plus 1 year leadership experience
A proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approach Experienced in working in a fast paced and targeted environment, with high team interaction, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers and colleagues
Business-to-business sales experience, preference may be given to those with distribution experience and a scientific background and/or having worked in a laboratory or research environment
Demonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes (e.g. SPIN, Consultative Selling) and technology platforms including CRM Tools
Mandatory attendance of appropriate VWR Sales Trainings

What we are looking for:

Knowledge
A good understanding of company' products, promotions, services- and solution offerings for customers
Must have an in-depth understanding of relationship types and buyer behaviors
Broad understanding of VWR Product & Service portfolio
In-depth understanding of the different VWR functions and their role
Fluent in oral and written English, preferably 1 or 2 more languages

Skills
Ability to take content and structure it in a way that is most appropriate for the audience and objective
Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships and drive strategic conversations with Customers
A clear ability to manage customer interactions professionally by demonstrating excellent listening and organisational skills, and by using probing questions and reflective language to engage customers and build trust
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to manage various buyer types and personalities (e.g. technical-, user-, and economic buyers)
Strong organisational skills that drive projects forward
Is able to synthesise and integrate sales data to support management decisions
Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
Strong ability to negotiate large account pricing strategies / contracts
Ability to handle difficult situations effectively

How you will thrive and make an impact:
Builds and maintains clients trust through continuous and transparent engagements throughout projects
Engages in conversations regarding long term strategies and aligns effectively with buyers at every stage of their purchase decision process Is responsible for understanding the strategy of every customer
Innately customer focused and motivated to deliver value in every interaction
Proactive, Inspirational and Team Focused
A natural desire to share knowledge and work with the wider VWR Network and seeks to consistently develop internal and external relationships
Keeps up to date with relevant market trends
Uses specialists to offer valuable insights into addressing problems
Collaborates (with) and orchestrates the broader internal network
Commits to agreed actions on agreed timelines with customers
Focuses on outcomes that they can support and taps into the power of the broader VWR network to support customer projects
Helps to quantify the benefits of the solution to the customer
Develops credibility by challenging the client's thinking to co-create valuable solutions
Drives meaningful conversations with the customer that help to develop a vision including solutions to problems

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.

What we're looking for:

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent; 2-year degree preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of similar supply-chain/planning experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of SAP experience.
• 3-5 years QSS or WMS experience (preferred).
• CPIM preferred.
• Certifications: Warehouse equipment licenses (preferred).
• Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to read a bill of materials.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
• Accuracy and thoroughness are required, with great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel), and spreadsheets are vital (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas).
• Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing, coordinate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of components and sub-assemblies to support production flow and adherence to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Revise SAP in stock dates when required, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, customer service, and production.
• Provide estimated in-stock dates based on component availability for make-to-order (MTO) manufactured items.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, and Bills of Material, to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
• Identifies overdue material and communicates with purchasing to expedite.
• Collaborates with Forecasting & Inventory Planning and Purchasing on root-cause analysis of material shortages that have been perpetually past due.
• Assist in troubleshooting of inventory control issues as they pertain to component availability for production.
• Addresses are less concrete and often lead to problems by applying experience from similar situations or selecting solutions from known alternatives.
• Communicate with internal and external contacts, exchanging information that requires explanation to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

What we're looking for

• Education:High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a related field or; equivalent experience/trade education, preferred.

• Experience: 3-5 yearsprevious manufacturing and maintenance supervisory experience required.

• Experience with automated equipment and PLC's, preferred.

• Strong time management skills.

• Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Flexible to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Detail oriented.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing and participating in all tasks related to the maintenance of PLCs, automated equipment and facility maintenance in Solon.

• Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours. Monitors operating and outage reports to ensure performance targets are met.

• Leads process documentation and development of policies and procedures

• Delivers day-to-day operational objectives through the supervision of a team of skilled maintenance technicians and/or reliability engineers. Trains, coaches, counsels and manages performance of direct reports.

• Coordinates training sessions in facility maintenance, safety procedures, and methods, enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices

• Responsibly handles emergency situations or after-hours calls for repair and maintenance

• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.

• Manages the program for inspection of mechanical integrity, change control, fire suppression and environmental control.

• Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed.

• Interacts with customers, technicians and vendors to understand and communicate process specifications with engineering and operations.

• Provide operational support by managing the installation, start-up and validation of new process equipment and systems.

• Schedules and assists in developing plans for the installation, movement, repair of equipment and utilities within the building.

• Monitors spending to ensure operating within that budget with regard to the expenses for maintenance supplies, operating supplies, tools and personnel.

• Manages the maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, and plant facilities, including elevators and fire alarms.

• Responsible for routine manufacturing equipment set-ups and changes/purchases as required.

• Implements and maintains appropriate process controls and records consistent with cGMP and ISO regulations.

• Order, re-stock and maintain the inventory of spare parts, consumables, tools and miscellaneous supplies. Maintain other department equipment as needed.

• Develops corrective/preventive action plans as prompted by internal and external quality data.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area.

The Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. May also assist higher level supervisor.

This is a full-time position at our Carpinteria, CA location.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift: M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm with additional hours as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field, preferably life science, chemistry and/or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 1 of which must be in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering or chemical production experience.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data management is required.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment essential.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Must be hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Supports process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed.
• Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance.
• Works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED)

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

What you'll be doing:

• Works safely within the parameters of and complies with company Work Instructions and policies.
• Weighs and fills chemicals or bulk products in accordance with Production Work Order (PWO).
• Operates production scales, including verifications and calibrations.
• Setup, operate, clean and maintain the following equipment: automatic heat sealer, electronic floor scale, digistalic pumps, crusher, auger filling unites, autoclave unites, vibrating filler unites, induction sealing equipment, portable exhaust hood, and other equipment as required.
• Packages finished product for shipping (boxing, labeling) per Work Instructions.
• Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety gear.
• Sweeps and mops floors and cleans workstation after each product filling.
• Completes documentation in a legible manner; verifies and reviews for accuracy.
• Maintains expected quality and quantity of work.
• Follows cGMP policies and procedures for handling, storage, packing, manufacturing and distributing products.
• Moves partial leftover containers of product to the designated area for relocation back into stock.
• Take precautions to secure warehouse contents against loss. Ensures doors always stay locked and only authorized personnel enter the facility.
• Supports co-workers in their job responsibilities and is expected to work as a team player.
• Turns off/shuts down equipment when not in use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Good vision required for close-up and peripheral tasks

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor | NuSil is looking for a Quality Control Supervisor to join our team supporting manufacturing of high-purity silicone products. In this role you will provide leadership, technical, and strategic guidance, supporting quality operations for chemical manufacturing in an ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified environment.You will also drive and engage with continuous improvement activities to support the QC lab and overall business objectives.

This role will be a full-time, 2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm, onsite position based out of our Carpinteria, CA facility.If you are a transformative leader seeking an exciting opportunity to drive quality initiatives - let's talk!

What we're looking for

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) is required; Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or science related field is highly preferred
• Experience: 3 years of related/applicable lab or manufacturing experience is highly preferred
  • A proven leader, in a manufacturing and QC lab environment, that can contribute to maturing Quality functions, systems and risk-based processes to achieve business objectives
  • A quality, compliance, and business minded individual that values a growth mindset, partnerships, and collaboration
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge on the application of regulated quality and production risk-based processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaboration Tool: Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience and/or leading a team
  • Preferred experience in quality systems, quality assurance, and quality control
  • Experience with a regulated ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 manufacturing environment

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Directly supervises the quality control staff, monitor individual skills and abilities for most efficient operation; follow progress of work; anticipates or investigates delays of inadequate performance; take corrective action within limits of established practice; aid other departments as needed.
• Provides on the floor and technical support to quality control associates
• Support and enforce the quality system, regulatory policies and work instructions.
• Maintain quality and quantity of output; arrange for equipment, materials and supplies to be available for work assignments; see that equipment is given proper care; troubleshoot faulty operations to determine cause and arrange for required repair and maintenance.
• Provide or arrange for training and cross-training to employees in the performance of duties; assist and instruct personnel as necessary to insure proper flow of work through department.
• Provide guidance to all level Technicians including test methods, analytical technique, good laboratory practice, paperwork completion, equipment, schedule interpretation, and LIMS support.
• Review and approval of controlled Quality Control documents including but not limited to: specifications, procedures, work instructions, validation protocols and validation reports.
• Ensure department documents and procedures are up to date and reflect current practice; revising procedures & processes when needed.
• Performs investigations for laboratory out of specification results, safety related incidents and/or processes related to the QC laboratory.
• Work with customers, regulatory agents and vendors during audits and site visits.
• Understands regulatory requirements for 21 CFR820, ISO 17025, EXCiPACT, GLP, GMP including USP/EP general practices and procedures.
• Proactively maintains current industry and regulatory knowledge for medical devices, ISO 17025, GMP principles and current analytical technology.
• Assist in determining priority of urgent items and appropriate action plan to effectuate priority.
• Approve rejections and rework actions as recommended by Quality Control Technicians.
• Enforce prescribed safety rules and regulations; insure that work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition; perform safety and security procedures to open and close buildings and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong decision making skills
• Ability to lead a team and provide guidance
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in a lab environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. At times, may be exposed to a variety of different chemicals including flammables, corrosives, oxidizers and others.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.