Operating Manager Jobs in Pottstown, PA (NOW HIRING)

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What you will do

As a Boiler Room Technician/ Operator they will perform with minimal supervision all Boiler Room tasks necessary to operate, trouble shoot, service, adjust, repair and maintain equipment and utilities supporting facilities and manufacturing processes. Be able to perform a variety of tasks included but not limited to monitoring and adjustment of boiler utilities to improve equipment efficiency and implementation of corrective actions. Be able to perform routine cleaning, housekeeping and non-routine maintenance with adherence to all safety, environmental and quality policies and procedures.  

Also be capable, with training or experience, of setting up, adjusting and troubleshooting plant operations equipment to operate efficiently, reliably and within compliance standards such as Air Handlers, Compressed Air, Chiller and Cooling Tower equipment.  Troubleshot and repair a broad range of plant operations equipment. Read and interpret equipment diagrams in support of equipment repair and design.

Must be able to communicate & coordinate with customers and stakeholders regarding schedule and impact of work being performed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to manufacturing operations.  Responsible for developing and monitoring metrics for utility processes.  Able to identify trends in data and metrics for improvement opportunities.  Able to analyze equipment information to propose and implement (with approval) improvement opportunities.

• Performs the final checks for manufacturing facilities and utilities equipment as indicated in the Preventive Maintenance work order and Standard Operating Procedure.

• Perform a combination of manual tasks including but not limited to sorting, inspecting, assembling, and mechanical servicing.  Support facilities team in ensuring spare parts inventory is correct and compliant.  Accurately complete paperwork and electronic transactions for all documentation requirements including but not limited to computer transactions, paper and electronic logbooks.   

• Able to order and receive material and perform the required identification and use on applicable business systems

• As requested from management, operate forklift, manual and motorized pallet jacks.  Maintain proper inventory levels of clean tools including ancillary equipment, pallets and containers. Manage the removal of waste, collection of materials for recycle, and execute equipment cleaning and housekeeping operations in accordance to policies and procedures.

• Perform and document equipment repairs as per Standard Operating Procedure directives.

• Startup and shutdown equipment as per procedures to ensure proper operation.

• Follow environmental health and safety procedures during startup, shutdown, trouble shooting, and operation of equipment.

• Adjust equipment to optimize performance.   Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.  Propose long term improvements to equipment as continuous improvement.

What are we looking for:

Required Qualifications:

Education:  High school diploma/secondary education or equivalent and/or technical certification or relative trade experience.  Appropriate license or certification in specific trade position as applicable.

Experience:  Minimum of 5 years in a regulated and automated manufacturing environment, Pharmaceutical/ GMP experience preferred. 

Physical Demands:  Candidates must be able to meet the physical demand of  this position which may require continuous lifting and/or moving from 5 to 25lbs. weight material, and frequent lifting or moving average (25-50 lbs.) weight material.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a proven ability to interact with operators, management and groups inside and outside of Manufacturing. Candidates must have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.  A working knowledge of Production Automation Systems (i.e. Wonderware, MES, SAP) is required.  

What’s in it for you

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.