Senior Process Operator (2nd Shift)

Role Summary

Senior Process Operator (2nd Shift) at Zebulon, NC. Responsible for operating, challenging, and cleaning equipment in accordance with SOPs, JSAs, and batch documents to produce high-quality products safely. Monitor equipment for rejects, perform changeovers, and act as SME for system interactions and operations.

Responsibilities

• Operates, challenges, replenishes consumables, cleans equipment, and performs duties per cGMPs, Batch Documentation, SOPs, ZSPs and JSAs; maintain area inspection readiness with minimal supervision.
• Monitor equipment for excessive rejects/stoppages; escalate issues affecting product quality, safety, and line performance using performance data.
• Learns and applies GSK Production System standards (5S, standard work, problem solving, Gemba, process confirmations, performance management) towards zero incidents and waste.
• Participates in performance management, problem solving steps, and maintains OSW and 5S.
• Delivers against safety, quality, waste, and performance objectives; identifies and recommends process improvements or alternative methods to increase efficiency.
• Act as an expert on operations/process; troubleshoot and resolve minor production stoppages.
• Remains reliable, producing high-quality and high-quantity work; uses systems/applications (e.g., DELTA, my Learning, Free Weigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, SAP basic transactions).
• Collaborates with associates, assistants, and technicians to troubleshoot and communicate with the next supervisory level; describe operation theory and sensor functions.
• Conducts equipment set-up, changeovers, and start of batch activities to designed specifications; certify on multiple technologies as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: 5+ years of experience in a Production Operator role
• Required: 3+ years' experience working at GSK
• Required: OJT certified in all work centers in packaging or majority of manufacturing work centers
• Required: Demonstrated performance in all Process Operator roles
• Preferred: Associate degree or equivalent education
• Preferred: Basic reading, writing, mathematical skills; basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel)

Skills

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Proficiency with basic hand tools
• Ability to work accurately with figures and information
• Mechanical inclination; ability to read gauges/instrumentation and operate equipment for medical devices/pharmaceutical products
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow detailed documentation
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate degree or equivalent (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Physical: ability to climb, kneel, stoop, balance, crawl, crouch, reach, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, feel, talk, hear, lift up to 40 lbs; protective gear as required
• Must be able to work overtime; on-site manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving parts
• Shift suitability: 2nd shift; ability to work up to 12.5 hours