Metrology Supervisor

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Metrology Supervisor (Day Shift)

Job Requisition: MetrologySupervisor R1607353

Job Family: Metrology

Shift: Day Shift: 12-hour rotating shift, 0600 to 1800, and fully onsite role.

Worker Sub-Type: Permanent

Location: Devens - MA - US

Time Type: Full time

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Principal Objective of the Position

The main purpose of this role is to supervise the day-shift execution of calibration protocols and ensure plant and process instrumentation functions per specification and in compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. The Metrology Supervisor reports to the Metrology Senior Manager and manages the day-to-day activities of the Instrumentation and Calibration group on the day shift (12-hour rotating shift, 0600 to 1800).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and ensures compliance with EHS guidelines, cGMP regulations, company policies and other external agency regulations during work execution. Monitors and supports adherence to procedures and programs, identifies areas of opportunity and non-compliance (Safety and Quality), and takes specific action to escalate and resolve issues promptly.

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the Instrumentation and Calibration group, including technician training, deployment, work execution, work review and approvals.

• Manages the Metrology team with responsibility over all calibration data sheets and metrology job plans master data within the system.

• Manages the use and application of all Metrology tools.

• Develops and maintains the calibration interval management program, including minimally invasive instrumentation tasks which support calibration interval extension.

• Develops and/or approves SOPs and other technical documentation required for metrology.

• Ensures routine calibration and instrumentation activities are performed in accordance with established guidelines and operating procedures, and ensures the proper execution and compliance of metrology work orders.

• Defines and ensures end-user training on Metrology Data Sheets and Work Order processing within the related business system.

• Works with the Spare Parts group to ensure proper materials and parts are identified and available to sustain calibrations and corrective activities.

• Investigates and assists with metrology-related quality events, including deviations, CAPAs and change controls, and provides support to other departments in the investigation and resolution of metrology-related quality events.

• Conducts basic risk mitigation options and advanced troubleshooting to identify root cause and appropriate corrective actions for equipment system problems.

• Drafts and executes Energy Control Plans associated with Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures.

• Monitors instrument diagnostics through Rosemount’s A.M.S. Software and plans corrective/predictive maintenance around instrument needs.

• Manages and performs process improvement initiatives within the Metrology Department.

• Performs, as needed, a variety of installation, calibration, maintenance, etc.

• Works with multiple teams and has continual interaction with members of his/her team as well as other teams throughout the facility. Works directly with vendors and service providers, as necessary.

• Works a 12-hour rotating day shift (0600 to 1800).

Knowledge and Skill

• Computer literate in Maximo or similar computer-based calibration programs and experienced using tablets, handhelds or laptops; demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications.

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