PET Process Facilitator
NOTICE: This position will start as a 2nd shift (3:45pm - 2:15am M-Th - 10hrs) position until new unit is trained and then team will be moved (1Q2026) to 3rd shift (11pm - 7:30am M-F 8 hr day).
Accountabilities:
- Provide direction to PET personnel for efficient use of equipment and materials to produce quality products.
- Coordinate support staff, scheduling, and improvement activities within PET.
- Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with external and AstraZeneca SHE standards.
- Train PET personnel on equipment, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure adherence to cGMPs during production to meet FDA and international regulations.
- Foster a positive work environment by guiding HR policies and procedures, including Performance Management.
- Maintain accurate documentation practices in manufacturing documents, training records, and production logs.
- Generate reports for deviations, assist in investigations, and implement solutions. Approve deviation investigations as appropriate.
- Author, review, and approve SOPs and other documents to integrate cGMPs and improve process efficiencies.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to optimize process performance.
- Participate in the design, selection, installation, and qualification of new equipment, facilities, and processes.
- Review, approve, and implement change control as appropriate.
- Provide career development for direct reports.
- Work collaboratively within and across PETs to ensure product flow, share best methods, and promote lean behaviors.
- Act as backup to PET Lead when designated.
- Ability to work any shift and collaborate with other Process Facilitators across shifts.
Essential Skills/Experience:
-1-3 years of experience with Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Pharmacy, related Science or business, or High School Grad/GED with 6 years’ experience in a people leadership role in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in GMP or regulated product environment
- Minimum of 1-3 years previous supervisory experience
- Knowledge of FDA cGMP’s
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
- Ability to guide and participate in cross-functional teams
- Knowledge or previous experience in managing technical programs/projects
- Training or experience in formulation, filling, packaging, validation, technology transfer, change control
- Project management skills
At AstraZeneca, we embrace constant challenges as intellectually stimulating opportunities to learn more. We grow with pushing boundaries while implementing the best systems with cutting-edge science and manufacturing. Our resilience helps us innovate and evolve as we deliver life-changing medicines to patients. We foster a safe and positive environment where ideas are encouraged and rewarded. Join us to make a significant impact on our future.
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