Operator, Packaging (Night Shift)

Role Summary

Operator, Packaging (Night Shift). Responsible for running the packaging process, maintaining safety, quality, and continuous supply of medicines. Will lead and train others during project startup and serve as a technical and administrative leader on the shop floor.

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

Additional Requirements

• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days (2-2-3 schedule)