Engineering Jobs in Dublin Pennsylvania

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio!  IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. 

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. 

Our Diesel Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment, including diesel heavy trucks and engines. Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components. Additional responsibilities include: 

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. 
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.  
• Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment.  
• Washes vehicles and equipment.  
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.  
• Assists with service calls for breakdowns.  
• Perform other maintenance related work as required. 
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards. 

• 3-5+ years’ experience as class A or B mechanic 
• Computer diagnostic experience is required 
• Prior experience from waste management industry or heavy equipment/yellow iron dealership experience is a plus 
• Trade school or similar training is a plus 
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices 

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. 

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio!  IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. 

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. 

Our Yellow Iron Diesel Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment, primarily including yellow iron machinery, diesel heavy trucks and engines. The Technician or Mechanic is not only responsible for understanding maintenance and breakdown needs and initiating/ assigning necessary repairs, but also must be able to operate the machinery being repaired. At times, the Technician may be on call and required to assist with emergency breakdowns.

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment (heavy equipment includes but not limited to: yellow iron machinery, tractor trailers, forklifts, and other diesel trucks)
• Performs repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
• Estimates time and material cost on vehicle repairs and requisition of new parts.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting part usage, and accounting for repair time.
• Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• This position will have no direct reports, however they will work in collaboration with the other yellow iron diesel mechanic on staff, although on different shifts.
• Assists Sr. Technicians in the completion of project work.

Work Environment

• Potentially hazardous work environment with many moving parts and machinery; must be alert of surroundings at all times.
• Only during breakdowns will this position be required to enter transfer station loading/ dumping area.
• The Yellow Iron Diesel Technician/Mechanic may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent squatting and standing is required.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• A valid driver’s license is required. CDL a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in job duties.
• Sanitation or construction industry experience a plus.
• Computer diagnostic experience as diesel technician a plus.
• Experience with troubleshooting/repairing DPF systems diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT, Peterbilt, and Paccar.
• Working knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with colleagues, drivers and dispatch, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
• Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
• Must be able to provide own tools

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. 

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Maintenance Manager

$100,000 - $120,000 + 10% Bonus (OTE: $110k - $132k) + Great PTO + Holiday + Company Laptop + Company Phone + 401K + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance + Other Excellent Benefits.

Telford, PA (Commutable from: Landsdale, Doylestown, Norristown, King of Prussia, Quakertown, Pottstown, Collegeville, Phoenixville, Allentown, Bethlehem).

Are you a Maintenance or Engineering leader who wants more autonomy, real influence, and the chance to build something your way?

This is a role where you can step in, take ownership of the maintenance function, and genuinely shape the future performance, culture, and direction of the site, whilst progressing your career toward senior operations or engineering leadership.

Now is an excellent time to join this industry leading organization at a state-of-the-art facility, recognised for exceptional quality, operational excellence, and commitment to long-term career growth.

In this high-impact leadership role, your experience in moving towards a proactive maintenance approach will be key to improving site performance. You will lead and develop a skilled team, implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and utilise CMMS systems to improve planning, performance, and cost control.

This role would suit someone with maintenance or engineering leadership experience from manufacturing, production, FMCG, packaging, or a similar industrial environment, looking to step into a role with real autonomy and long-term progression.

The Role:

• Lead site-wide maintenance strategy across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance team performance.
• Oversee maintenance planning, CMMS, and inventory management.

The Candidate:

• Previous maintenance leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical knowledge Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Ability to drive improvements, lead teams, and implement proactive maintenance strategies.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver George at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Founded and family?owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state?of?the?art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.
As a member of the Rhoads team, youll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the manufacturing or industrial facility, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and within quality standards. This role involves managing a team of workers, coordinating activities across departments, and implementing process improvements to optimize productivity and operational effectiveness. The Operations Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to company policies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a non-union role.
The Operations Supervisor role requires flexibility in working hours including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
What You Will Be Doing
Operational Oversight:

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• Monitor daily operations to ensure that processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  
• Oversee parts and component management to streamline and support Operations and Production activities
  

Quality Control:

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• Ensure that products or services meet quality standards and specifications.
  
• Address and resolve quality issues or defects promptly.
  
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
  

Staff Management:

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• Supervise and lead a team of employees, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
  
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff to ensure productivity and adherence to company standards.
  
• Resolve employee conflicts and address any issues related to job performance.
  

Process Improvement:

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• Identify areas for improvement within operations and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Analyze operational data to assess performance and identify trends or issues.
  
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations.
  

Reporting and Documentation:

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• Prepare and submit regular reports on operational performance, including production metrics, safety incidents, and staffing levels.
  
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to operations, inventory, and personnel.
  

Customer Service:

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• Address customer complaints or concerns related to operational issues and work to resolve them in a timely manner.
  
• Ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained through effective service delivery.
  

Compliance and Safety:

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• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  
• Conduct safety training sessions and ensure that all staff adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
  

Your Background

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• High School/GED preferred. Education and/or training (i.e. Technical School, Apprenticeship, degree in any engineering discipline) preferred.
  
• 1+ years of proven experience in a Group Leader, Foreman, General Foreman, or similar crew leadership role required.
  
• Previous supervisory experience in a structural shipyard or construction environment. Experience supervising in Ship fitting, Welding, and/or Fabrication environments highly preferred.
  
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
  
• Within 90 days, must be able to pass operations supervisor training courses and skills tests.
  
• Must possess strong PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Relevant certifications (i.e. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OSHA 10/30) are a plus.
  
• Proven track record of managing teams and executing operational processes.
  
• Experience with production planning, quality control, and safety management.
  
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Solid understanding of quality control standards and safety regulations.
  
• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
  
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation.
  
• Good organizational, presentation and communication skills.
  
• Ability to interact with various levels of customers and subcontractors.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization; experience managing personnel.
  
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment, and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.
  

The Work Environment at Rhoads

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• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
  
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
  
• Will require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders, ship stairways, and confined spaces.
  

What Rhoads Can Offer You
At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
Benefits include:

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• Competitive health insurance packages
  
• 401k matching
  
• PTO
  
• Paid holidays and annual leave
  

Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed the coolest shipyard in America.
For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Project Engineer in Plumsteadville, PA!

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Natasha Smith | | Call/Text (445-232-7759)

Guides and stewards assigned projects in accordance with the Airgas Specialty Gases Project Management process. The function includes project planning and scheduling, scope definition, engineering design and review, functional and parts specification, budgeting, budget stewardship, quality assurance, coordination of risk assessment and mitigation, planning maintenance and procedures, communications and project documentation. Obtains technical guidance and consultation from Airgas Engineering and other experts/Design Authorities as needed.

• Committed to a zero accident safety record.
• Keep safety as the top priority in every project.
• Follow all applicable HSE procedures and foster a culture of safety by working safely in all situations.
• Contributes to Good Catches and participation in monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents.
• Cultivate a clear project scope, utilizing input from stakeholders including management, HSE, plant operations, engineering, maintenance, automation and others as appropriate.
• Assists with viability and impact studies of proposed projects and develops creative solutions.
• Assists with development of proposals, including technical proposals and supporting documentation.
• Develop P&ID and system mechanical lay-out.
• Collaborates on the configuration of system PLCs.
• Supports the preparation of electrical & instrumentation diagrams.
• Identifies equipment ideally suited for the project functionality.
• Prepares equipment cost estimates and engineering estimates in support of proposals.
• Fosters alignment and cooperation from relevant stakeholders.
• Dedicated to personal and project safety performance.
• Brings projects to fruition in compliance with all applicable company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Guides projects in accordance with project management procedure including design review, hazards analysis, MOC, PSSR and SOP development and operator training.
• Committed to completing projects successfully while meeting timeline and budget goals.
• Collaborates to ensure that project and design are compliant with medical/Drug manufacturing requirements and CGMP.
• Develops engineering packages for bid (RFQs) that result in fair and accurate pricing from vendors and prevents, as much as possible, field change notices.
• Procures equipment.
• Facilitates construction and project installation.
• Coordinates system testing/check-out.
• Member of the installation/start-up support team.
• Reports on safety, budget, schedule and quality.
• Keep all stakeholders informed of plans, progress and opportunities, fostering clear stakeholder expectations.
• Required Qualifications And Competencies
• Required Qualifications And Competencies
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering and project management experience in a gas or chemical manufacturing business.
• Experience managing project budgets of $5MM+
• Experience managing projects with medical applications
• Technical project experience preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, operation and controls of process equipment utilized in Airgas technologies
• Ability to interpret and apply Airgas Industrial Management System, and relevant codes and oversight organizations such as ANSI, ASME, NFPA, CGMP and CGA.
• Ability to understand and interpret applicable specifications and standards.
• Must be a self starter and capable of moving projects along with minimal direction from his or her manager.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and effectively works within a project execution team.
• Excellent Google Suite product skills, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides and MS Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with vendors and suppliers of process equipment and services preferred.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques such as scope definition and changes, project scheduling, critical path, estimating, budgeting, reporting and cost control preferred.

• Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical and PLCs desirable
• Ability to coordinate with other groups within ASG, Airgas, external customers, and suppliers
• Some travel is required, up to 20% of the time
• Light to moderate physical activity is required eg. Bending, walking, climbing ladders, occasional lifting to to 30 lbs.

Ainsley Search Group is hiring a Customer Service Manager to join a Global Manufacturer located in Montgomery County. This manager will report to the VP of SC and lead a team of Customer Service Specialist to streamline the customer orders processing, optimize the order process from demand, distribution, warehouses, manufacturing, engineering and import/export, maintain and develop customer relations and ensure quality standard of products, collaborate with finance, supply chain, procurement, logistics, independent sales reps to ensure timely process of accounting, PO processing, purchasing, R&D, manufacturing, achieve highest accurate rate on order fulfillment with minimum operational cost across travel time, and inventory. This is a full-time, permanent leadership opportunity with lucrative base salary, bonus, and competitive benefit, in addition, company would like to develop this individual to the senior level leadership in the near future.

Responsibilities:

• Report to VP of Operations and lead a team of Customer Service Specialists to streamline order processing for customer sales orders; staff train and develop the team to deliver supreme customer service and order fulfillment.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, procurement, logistics, and distribution to optimize supply chain processes, reduce travel time, and increase order fulfillment rate on accuracy, quality, on-time and within budget metrics.
• Resolve customer complaints and supply chain bottlenecks in an effective and timely manner, deliver corrective action to reduce recurring issues.
• Collaborate with S&OP team and other Supply Chain Team to achieve process improvement, reduce cost on transportation, travel time, and inventory and not jeopardize on-time order fulfillment.
• Maintain, develop customer relations; support troubleshooting sales order issues involving quality, delay, backordered, recall, identify root cause and support the implementation of corrective action and CI to reduce recurring errors.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing team to ensure realistic expectation from new customers, properly set up new customers in the ERP Systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing on change of order requests from customers, support new product development process and ensure new products are set up in the CRM system, update customers on product application, change of order status, design status, and manufacturing status as needed.
• Provide hands on leadership and mentoring to subordinate, develop, standardize and implement operational procedure for the customer service department, develop KPI to measure and improve customer service performance across volume, accuracy, responsiveness, etc.
• Attending management meetings and routine S&OP meetings, address potential bottlenecks, issues regarding customer accounts, sales order process, cost reduction, productivity, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Recent years of hands-on leadership experience within Manufacturing, Order fulfillment, Customer Account Management within manufacturing industries, exposure to consumer products, contract manufacturing desired.
• Solid knowledge in ERP and Excel
• Experience with order fulfillment with regulated materials.
• Experience with S&OP preferred, strong in problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, strong people and communication skills.
• Excellent in relationship building and negotiation skills.
• Ambition in advancing to senior level leadership role.

Compensation, bonus and benefit

• Competitive Base Compensation
• Annual targeted bonus
• 401k with match
• Paid health, dental and vision
• Paid life insurance
• Paid long-term/short-term disability
• PTO and Paid holidays

At LB Water Service, we offer more than just a paycheckwe're offering a future. Join a company that values you and your family, provides exceptional benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for long-term growth and financial securityand we are 100% Employee-Owned! At LB Water Service, we're all about investing in you. Join a team that treats you like family and helps you build the career you've always wanted!

LB Water Service is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative with a background in the Waterworks industry or a related field such as Sewer, Stormwater, or Construction.

Job Location: Quakertown, PA Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required with relevant experience Experience: 10+ years Relevant Experience: Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Construction, or Manufacturing

General Overview: The Sales Representative will be responsible for managing assigned customer accounts or prospects within a designated geographic region, primarily focusing on Quakertown, PA. This role involves driving new business development, achieving personal sales targets, fostering long-term customer relationships, and addressing specific customer needs. The ideal candidate is an intermediate-level sales professional with a growing understanding of products and markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet personal sales targets, focusing on small to mid-sized accounts within defined markets or territories.
• Engage in periodic coaching sessions with a supervisor or senior sales professional to improve performance.
• Prepare and present sales proposals and presentations for review.
• Participate in company-wide projects such as promotions, product launches, and new marketing initiatives.
• Identify and develop new customer relationships and target prospective projects and accounts.
• Provide accurate and timely quotes to customers.
• Stay updated on industry innovations and specifications relevant to future projects.
• Collaborate with managers on vendor issues and market trends.
• Maintain regular communication with office support staff.
• Cultivate and grow existing customer relationships.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the market landscape and competitors.
• Become the subject matter expert for specifications in the municipalities and territories you serve.
• Serve as the primary problem solver for customer needs, offering innovative solutions.
• Track and follow up on quotes and proposals.
• Uphold fair business practices and effective communication, demonstrating strong listening skills and professionalism.
• Effectively represent and articulate the LB Water brand and maintain relationships with engineering teams.
• Adapt proactively to changing needs and maintain a future-focused approach.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• A team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Ability to articulate customer needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Adaptable, forward-thinking, and proactive in sales strategies.
• Strong listening skills (ask questions to understand customer needs before offering solutions).

About LB Water: For over 50 years, LB Water has been the leading provider of water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions, delivering the right products, services, training, and support to our customers. From our humble beginnings in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, we've grown to ten full-service locations spanning across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. We are a 100% employee-owned company, highly valuing recruitment and professional development. Our employees, now numbering more than 200, are our core strength and most valuable asset. We are proud to be recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Top 100 Places to Work.

Benefits:

• 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage with 100% of premiums and deductibles paid by LB Water.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available via payroll deduction.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: LB Water is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Logistics Planner Specialist II

Location(s): West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ

Work Environment: Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Logistics Planner Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen. The Logistics Planning Specialist will be responsible for supporting and work cross-functionally with, but not limited to, Clinical Supply Planning, Country Clinical Operations, CMOs/CROs, Distribution, Regulatory, External Operations Management, Operational Expense Management, Trade Operations, and Trade Compliance to support and plan distribution for Clinical Trial Material utilizing approved depot networks. Act as the Logistics Planner and develop distribution plans and execute activities for network preparedness of distribution activities. Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for the distribution strategy for clinical trials. In addition to typical distribution planning activities, the individual will also be responsible for alignment of the lead-time and routing in SAP, and cost analysis for distribution network selection. Collaborate across functions and contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and, where appropriate, assume leadership of low-to-moderate complexity projects to drive defined outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Ownership of SAP-related processes that Logistics Planning is accountable
• Project Contributor, and at times lead, for both internal and cross-functional projects
• Proficient in cGMP
• Ability to function in a team environment and pursue information when it is not readily available.
• Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for the clinical trial distribution strategy
• Partner with Clinical Supply Planning and Distribution Centers to oversee and implement distribution planning documents for clinical study protocols
• Represent Logistics Planning at internal communication meetings
• Serve as the functional area expert on country shipping and trade compliance, distribution routes, country and global distribution challenges
• Adherence to regulatory, global and site policies and procedures governing operations activities are critical.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 6+ years of relevant experience.

General Skills:

• Strong communication and proficient project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Unique Responsibilities:

• Ability to make connections at a higher level within the function.
• Self-motivated with the ability to mentor others.

Metrology Specialist I

On-site in West Point PA

Summary:

• Manage equipment assets at multiple locations
• Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment to facilitate with troubleshooting and/or communicate with the vendor/ service engineer to identify resolutions
• Participate in computer system validation activities associated with new or upgraded equipment or software packages.
• Originate and progress Deviations and Change Control records
• Perform and document investigations and assist in developing and implementing CAPA plans
• Contribute to new SOP drafting, implementation, and revisions.
• Represent the laboratory on all aspects of laboratory equipment during audits.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (cGMP), internal policies and procedures.
• Customer focused mindset with the ability to communicate adequately (verbally/writing) to all levels within the organization.
• Willingness and ability to quickly upskill in Merck Facilities/Instrument support programs SAP, ProCal, BAS, LAMP, Electronic Validation, and other document and/or asset repositories
• Initiate, process and track work orders to facilitate timely repairs, modifications and moves of laboratory equipment.

Calibration Focus:

• Prepare, review, and approve archive instrument/equipment documentation such as master equipment lists, user access reviews, Instrument Installation & operational qualification documentation, and calibration documentation.
• Coordinate service activities across a variety of vendors and service engineers while building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Collaborate with metrology staff across multiple testing labs and sites for process improvement, cross-training and cross-site support.

Support the purchase, installation, and equipment qualification of new laboratory equipment.

*** There will be training opportunities to support Validation*** Validation activities are included below

• Support primarily the qualification/validation of computerized analytical systems as per current guidelines.
• Partner with the business unit in the laboratories, various quality support oversight, IT technical support, and various software and instrument vendors/manufacturers.
• Perform any required change control during the life cycle of a computerized system.
• Decommission systems as required as part of the equipment qualification/validation life cycle.
• Manage the capital purchasing and initial installation of computerized analytical systems prior to validation.
• Participate in various data integrity and lab modernization activities as required.
• Will possess direct experience operating analytical instrumentation within a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory (vaccine or large molecule focus).
• Will have the ability to thoroughly review and scrutinize validation requirements through the life cycle of the system.

General Requirements Level 1:

-Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science and/or engineering plus

-2-4 years of experience participating in the validation of computerized laboratory systems or instruments (e.g. system Installation and Operational qualification, Performance qualification

-Experience working in a GMP environment and maintaining laboratory equipment.

-Highly organized, strong communication skills.

-Capable of working independently.

-Solutions orientated mindset with the ability to handle multiple high priority tasks at one time.

-Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment; flexibility to respond to changing priorities.

-Awareness to independently prioritize tasks and responsibilities based on actual or perceived level of importance and/or potential impact to the GMP environment.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Validation Scientist position encompasses all areas of Technical Services with primary focus on technology transfer, scale-up, process optimization, process/packaging validation, commercial production technical support as well as equipment qualification and cleaning validation support.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute projects such as technology transfer, scale-up, process optimization process/packaging validation as well as equipment qualification and cleaning validation support to meet critical project deadlines.
• Provide technical support in the investigation of manufacturing incidents and major deviations. Assure thoroughness of investigation and documentation as well as implementation of preventive/corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct commercial production technical support activities such as qualification of alternate suppliers of API, excipients and packaging components, equipment change parts, process parameters, yield limits, hold time studies, etc.
• Execute utility and process equipment qualification support activities such as installation, operational and performance qualifications, periodic reviews, investigations, assessments, review change control and non-routine maintenance requests, out of specification calibrations, etc.
• Perform cleaning validation support activities such as execution of cleaning validation and verification studies, hold time studies, investigations, assessments, justifications, maintain cross contamination program, etc.
• Develop and/or execute experimental designs and approaches to resolve technical problems and utilize engineering standards, principles, concepts, equations as well as statistical techniques.
• Prepare and review documents to support projects, such as laboratory notebooks, protocols, reports, assessments, justifications, investigation reports, regulatory submissions, master batch records, change control, etc.
• Complete and document physical sampling and testing such as loss on drying, particle size distribution, bulk density, viscosity, pH, tablet weight, thickness, hardness and friability; sample for analytical and microbiological testing.
• Author and periodically update assigned Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department.
• Represent Technical Services at project team meetings and provide sound technical advice.
• Coordinate and interface with Operations, Facility Engineering, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs groups to assure successful project execution.
• Directly interact with Piramal Pharma Solutions clients.
• Maintain regulatory compliance within the function and follow site safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years experience in Technical Services, Process Engineering, Process Validation, Formulation or related field in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in laboratory and production scale manufacture of solid oral, liquid and semi-solid dosage forms using equipment such as comminuting mills, high-shear granulators, fluid bed dryers, blenders, tablet presses, tablet film coaters, encapsulates, low and high-shear mixing vessels, homogenizers, pumps, packaging, etc.
• Working knowledge of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations, SUPAC guidance, and general compliance expectations.
• Working knowledge of investigational techniques, including but not limited to root cause analysis, risk assessment impact evaluation, and technical report writing.
• Must possess research and problem solving abilities and be capable of producing detailed documentation, understand and make generalized and specific conclusions from project data.
• Technical writing experience is required with attention to detail skills essential.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with effective project planning/management, analytical thinking, organization, and execution skills.
• Must have proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Demonstrated professionalism and excellent communication skills with internal and external personnel are essential.
• Ability to work effectively managing multi projects at a fast pace withcross-functional departments and manage priorities to meet timelines.
• Must be innovative, proactive, resourceful and committed to continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of cGMP data management systems (EDMS, Trackwise, and/or SAP) is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position requires the ability to work in ahigh demand office and manufacturing setting with time spent performing "on the floor" activities in laboratory and manufacturing areas. The position may require extended hours including evenings and weekends as well as work hours on 2nd and 3rd shifts depending on project needs.