Production Operator

Description:

The Production Operator reports to the Team Leader working on shift as required, and has the responsibility to ensure daily production plan is met whilst adhering to Standards of Quality, Good Manufacturing Practice and EHS.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate the process plant used in the manufacture of Icodextrin. The Production operator must be fully trained and have full understanding of the operation of the production process from the Feed Preparation to the Spray Drying, including the EOC activities for RCB and/or WBB production lines.

• Work under the guidance of the Team/Vice-Team Leader to perform and complete the assigned duties in timely manner.

• Provide effective feedback to the Team Leader or Vice-Team Leader on relevant issues regarding product quality, documentation errors, EH&S and process issues in a timely manner.

• Keep full records of all process operations carried out using appropriate batch documentation. The documentation must be completed per the GDP (good documentation practice), and any deviations from routine processing must be reported in writing on Batch Record Sheets.

• To ensure area clearances are performed according to procedure in a timely manner.

• Comply with EHS/GMP/GDP/company and corporate policies and external regulatory requirements.

• To ensure that all duties are being carried out as per procedures and to the required standard.

• To be aware of COSHH requirements and Risk Assessments for all activities and operations, new and existing, in the area.

• Operate the utilities systems. Be fully trained in the operation of the site utilities and associated plant. Maintain the running logs. Identify any faults in their operation and report to the Team Leader/Vice Team Leader.

• Operate pedestrian trucks to transfer the raw materials, consumable and final product between warehouse and process area.

• Maintain standards of 6S and GMP within the production plant and stores keeping at all times the process area in a clean and tidy condition. Ensure that the cleaning cycles described in the operating instructions are carried out thoroughly.

• Carry out the TPM activities scheduled for the day and report any issues found.

• Ensure that the principles of Health and Safety at Work are adhered to. Be fully aware of the safety requirements, raise safety observation for each hazard identified and instruct any personnel coming about the PPE requirements.

• Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions and repairs.

• Carry out routine maintenance operations in charge of the production department and support engineering/maintenance team when performing other maintenance tasks.

• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

• Contribute to waste management programs.

• Ensure to adhere to company rules and work ethics.

• Ensures company brand materials and physical working spaces meet and exceed company presentation standards.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Person with a strong work ethic and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business

• Uncompromising commitment to Quality

• Be safety cautious

• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally.

• Committed and supportive team player

• Accurate worker who enjoys getting the details right

• Good PC skills (Microsoft Office)

• Must be physically fit and active

• 1-3 years working in a pharmaceutical company – Preferred not mandatory