Operator, Packaging (Day Shift)

Role Summary

Operator, Packaging (Day Shift).

Responsibilities

• This role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by, running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)
• Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges
• Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office).
• Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness
• Must be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity

Additional Skills

• Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Previous experience working in operations/pharmaceutical industry
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Additional Information

• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc)
• 12-hour rotating day shift (6am to 6pm on 2-2-3 schedule)