Operator, Packaging (Day Shift)

Role Summary

Operator, Packaging (Day Shift) is responsible for operating packaging processes to ensure safe, compliant production and reliable supply of medicines. During project phases, you will support startup activities, become the area expert, and train others. After project completion, you will run the process, troubleshoot, and collaborate cross-functionally while prioritizing safety and quality. The role may require domestic travel for short-term assignments to learn from other production sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being accountable for supporting HSE goals.
• Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations. Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.
• Technical leader: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks.
• Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule.
• Assists in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs)
• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls
• Key liaison between operations and support functions.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)
• Required: Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges
• Required: Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS Office)
• Required: Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness
• Required: Must be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity
• Preferred: Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members
• Preferred: Willingness to travel
• Preferred: Knowledge of CGMPs
• Preferred: Previous experience in operations/pharmaceutical industry
• Preferred: Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release
• Preferred: Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles