Visual Inspection Manager - Fujifilm

The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what FDB call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

The Manager, Visual Inspection under general direction from the QC Director, will be required to oversee all activities involved with Drug Product Quality Operations.  The Manager is responsible for all aspects of the visual inspection program including 100% inspection, AQL inspections, automated inspections, particulate investigations, and identification of required particulates.  The position also requires oversight of all container closure integrity testing activities for component release and final product testing. Candidates for this managerial position must have experience in Drug Product visual inspection in a regulated pharmaceutical and /or biotechnologies setting.  Strong candidates will have a working knowledge of GMP functions and USP guidelines.

Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to staff hiring, supervision, training, discipline and performing annual review assessments. Preparing and reporting out monthly metrics for all worked performed within the department.  Ensuring all equipment is in a state of GMP readiness.  Writing and Reviewing SOPs, verification protocols and reports. 

Reports to                Director, Quality Control

Work Location         College Station, TX 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clear and understandable direction and goals for the team.
• Interpret applicable quality and regulatory requirements and develop associated policies for the laboratories operations.
• Manage operating costs for the outsourced testing and laboratory supplies.
• In depth understand of particulate identification techniques and application.
• Ability to lead and author risk assessment for classification of particulates based on risk to product and process.
• Demonstrated ability to implement automated visual inspection and semi-automated visual inspection process.
• Develop and enhance the Company Visual Inspection program. Establish, monitor, and investigate Action and Alert limit excursions and implement corrective and preventive actions, as needed.
• Assure the implementation and effectiveness of appropriate and timely corrective actions.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and other departments to continuously improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management Team.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing and product development teams to improve quality, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, and provide new product support.
• Interface with current and potential clients.
• Interface with investigators during both internal and external inspections and audits.
• Evaluate external audit observations and develop responses and oversight for related action plans.
• Adapt, develop, or review and approve procedures, protocols and reports.
• Follow and enforce all established laboratory, regulatory, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Adhere and enforce the standards of quality ruled by current GMP and the company Quality Policies and site SOPs.
• Identify and assist in deviation investigations and coordinate possible preventative and corrective actions.
• Knowledge base in USP 790 / 1790 and other relevant guidance chapters for visual inspection.
• Familiar with qualification of personnel for visual inspection and perform training and routine in-line audit assessment of personnel performance. Familiarity with threshold studies and defect kit developments.
• Must follow good documentation practices in all aspects and phases of the work; provide reports for review in a timely manner; work with other lab personnel on projects and participate in (OOS) Out-of-Specification and failure investigations.
• Maintain the safety and orderliness of the lab; apply knowledge of cGMPs and GLPs on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar education/experience and 6+ years’ GMP experience ;OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar education/experience and 8+ years’ GMP experience; OR
• Associate’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar education/experience and 10+ years’ GMP experience
• Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated skills to lead and mentor a group cohesively, effectively and with compliance.
• Previous demonstrated experience in Drug Product operations or Parental manufacturing.
• Follow proper safety measures and policies while working in the lab.
• Develop staff to maximize contributions to team and company.
• Must have excellent organizational, written communications and oral communication skills.
• Ability to explain information appropriately based on the audience (i.e. technical concepts to a non-technical audience).
• Ability to follow safety procedures outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Computer proficiency required, Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments with little supervision.
• Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, Gemba, and Genki.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• Ability to sit for long periods to work on a computer.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, odors, dusts, and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt), cleanroom (ISO 8 to ISO 5) gowning material and appropriate shoes required in most areas associated with this position.
• Must be willing to work flexible hour, to include weekends, holidays, and night shifts
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 30 lbs on occasion.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, as needed.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Join us!  FDB is advancing tomorrow’s medicine, impassioning employees to chase the impossible and continually expand their potential.  We are a company of emboldened goal seekers – driven by an innate desire to better ourselves, our families, our workplace, our company, our community and the world at large.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or call 979-431-3528.

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