Production Material Staging Technician - 1st Shift
Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc
Summary
The Production Material Staging Technician is responsible for the preparation, setup, and maintenance of accurate inventory and materials required for the production process. This role ensures all components and inventory meet quality standards before and after production. Technician I collaborate with Production, Quality Control, Project Management, and warehouse colleagues for seamless movement of materials to support the production schedule.
Job description
Summary
The Production Material Staging Technician is responsible for the preparation, setup, and maintenance of accurate inventory and materials required for the production process. This role ensures all components and inventory meet quality standards before and after production. Technician I collaborate with Production, Quality Control, Project Management, and warehouse colleagues for seamless movement of materials to support the production schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Compiling, categorizing, calculating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Communicating to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using computers and computer systems (including SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, Smartsheet) to program, enter data, or process information to distribute production schedules or work orders to production and other departments.
- Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
- Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
- Confer with establishment colleagues, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
- Maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- Confer with department supervisors or other colleagues to assess progress and discuss the needed changes or solution.
- Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using Smartsheet.
- Receiving, storing, and organizing raw materials and components to ensure they are readily available for production.
- Keeping track of inventory levels, conducting regular audits, and coordinating with procurement for reordering supplies as needed.
- Preparing materials for production runs by staging them in designated areas, ensuring that all necessary components are available and in good condition.
- Inspecting materials for defects and ensuring compliance with quality standards before they are released for production.
- Working closely with production teams to understand material needs and timelines, ensuring that staging aligns with production schedules.
- Adhering to safety protocols while handling materials and using equipment and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Maintaining accurate records of material usage, inventory levels, and any discrepancies or issues that arise.
Requirements
- Proficiency with computer systems including SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, and Smartsheet
- Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in written or electronic form
- Ability to audit and verify inventory and data
- Knowledge of safety protocols for handling materials and equipment
- Ability to coordinate with production, quality control, project management, warehouse colleagues, vendors, and customers
- Ability to inspect materials for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Ability to maintain accurate records of material usage, inventory levels, and discrepancies
Company overview
Sharp Packaging Solutions, operating as part of UDG Healthcare plc, is a global leader in contract pharmaceutical packaging and clinical services with a heritage spanning more than 70 years. The company specializes in providing comprehensive packaging solutions and clinical trial supply services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, supporting products from Phase I trials through commercial launch and lifecycle management. With a team of over 2,200 professionals, Sharp operates state-of-the-art GMP facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Their services encompass commercial packaging, clinical trial packaging, sterile manufacturing, serialization solutions, and clinical IRT services. As a division of UDG Healthcare, Sharp leverages global reach and extensive industry expertise to deliver reliable, compliant packaging solutions that ensure patient safety and product integrity throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain.