Specialist Shutdown Coordinator at Ferring US
Overview
Lead shutdown coordination for a private biopharma company in Parsippany NJ. Oversee facility shutdowns ensuring safety budget compliance and timeliness. Coordinate planning scheduling and vendor activities while conducting compliance safety audits. Join a fast-growing innovative organization recognized by Fast Company and Fortune.
What You'll Do11
- 1Own end-to-end shutdown process ensuring accountability across stages
- 2Communicate construction maintenance activities to all relevant staff
- 3Develop comprehensive shutdown schedule using Microsoft Project
- 4Create and oversee shutdown planning action list
- 5Manage stakeholder relationships with Maintenance Production and Operations leaders
- 6Identify improvement opportunities and challenge asset planning strategies
- 7Establish preparatory work requirements before equipment downtime
- 8Chair daily shutdown planning coordination meetings
- 9Drive culture change to establish proactive practices
- 10Conduct compliance safety audits and ensure proper documentation
- 11Evaluate and recommend optimization for shutdown activities
Requirements11
- 1Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years experience in FDA-regulated environment
- 2Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex initiatives
- 3Comprehensive understanding of cGMP principles and regulatory requirements
- 4Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and Windows operating systems
- 5SAP experience preferred
- 6Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional interactions
- 7Highly self-motivated detail-oriented professional capable of independent decision-making
- 8Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- 9Ability to remain focused under pressure during critical shutdown phases
- 10Physical ability to move throughout manufacturing facility and adhere to PPE requirements
- 11Commitment to quality customer service and collaborative teamwork
Salary Insight
$77 - $98k per year
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