Manager, Production Lab Job Locations US-OH-Cincinnati Company Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Department Operations

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1 About Meridian Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems. Job Summary Responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, and managing technical production activities associated with the manufacture of proficiency specimens and control materials. Ensures that production activities are timely and completed in accordance with established quality standards and procedures. Ensures that product demand is satisfied in a timely manner. Ability to troubleshoot and investigate production problems. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure effective completion of area functions. Coordinates closely with related departments to maintain schedules and effect necessary changes and revisions. Assigns, trains, directs, and appraises personnel. Completes related documentation and records as required. Key Duties Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for managing personnel including training, coaching, scheduling, and preparing and giving performance evaluations. Ensure an adequate supply of commodities are available to meet production needs (coordinate inventory management with Materials Management). Works closely with upper management to ensure financial goals and production targets are met. Assure the proper use, cleaning, sanitization, maintenance, validation, calibration and certification of required equipment as appropriate. Author, plan, and/or conduct CAPAs, investigations, and validations as needed, and assure projects meet agreed upon timelines. Author and submit OOS's, Deviations, and ECO's as needed. Manage interdepartmental improvement or other complex projects from a timeline and cost perspective, while coordinating required activities with appropriate personnel to ensure completion. Develop action item lists, project status reports, and other documents in conjunction with lab personnel and other departments. Identifying and resolving production problems in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for assisting in the development and implementation of effective production planning, policies, and procedures. Assists Senior Management in developing short-and-long term goals and objectives. Provides suggestions and recommendations. Participates in development of policies and procedures and ensure that they support and complement Company-wide strategic objectives. Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness. Ensures that policies and procedures are updated in accordance with evolving production and quality standards. Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of production related functions. Oversees, manages, and has direct hands-on involvement in the laboratory aspects and related production functions. Coordinates with planning and related departments to determine production schedules and to ensure that product is available and meets customer needs.Tests and evaluates products produced to ensure conformity to quality and production standards. Investigates and troubleshoots problems and product inconsistencies. Establishes and monitors shop floor