Manufacturing Technician II, In-Line Inspector - Sterile Filling

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician II, In-Line Inspector supports sterile filling inspection operations, working in various Controlled/Non-Classified areas. The role involves performing visual, cosmetic, and physical inspections of materials, executing line clearances, and completing batch record entries. Additionally, the technician supports improvement activities such as 5S, problem-solving, Kaizen events, and manual data collection.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the outgoing quality level of inspected product; perform manual visual, cosmetic, and physical inspection of material, promptly escalating concerns to the Lead and Manager/Supervisor.
• Obtain and maintain visual inspection qualification.
• Operate assigned machinery, including servicing automated inspection equipment, monitoring equipment status, reintroducing materials, manually palletizing inspected materials, and assuring a smooth flow of product.
• Start up equipment, make minor adjustments to machinery, remove jams, and perform minor troubleshooting and assembly/disassembly for cleaning.
• Perform cleaning, housekeeping and line clearance activities for assigned areas as required to maintain a cGMP environment.
• Apply knowledge of product security controls.
• Work in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs, and OSHA-compliant safety procedures, maintaining familiarity with job-related hazards and controls (PPE, ergonomics, LOTO, human/material/waste/chemical handling, and spill control).
• Report all discrepancies to the process facilitator.
• Support lean and process-improvement activities, including 5S, problem-solving, and manual tracking of OEE performance data.
• Review operational SOPs, forms, and batch records for accuracy, and suggest process improvements while maintaining quality and cGMP compliance.
• Perform batch record and GMP documentation entries; maintain records and logs as required, including mathematical computation where needed.
• Perform inventory control, reconciliation, and inventory movements using SAP in a limited role (e.g., moving items between storage locations and goods-issuing to process orders).
• Acquire and maintain all required certifications and qualifications for the assigned work area, including cold room training/access to transfer materials in and out of the cold rooms.
• Cross-train and support other work areas as needed.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP-regulated industry) is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality, or visual inspection is highly desirable.
• Basic mathematical proficiency, including the ability to perform routine calculations involving weights, measures, percentages, and unit conversions, while accurately documenting inspection and production data.
• Ability to follow written procedures and standardized work with minimal supervision while recognizing abnormal conditions and appropriately escalating quality, safety, equipment, or process concerns.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product, process, or documentation discrepancies, maintain accurate documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and consistently adhere to quality standards.
• Basic problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while supporting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, vocational school graduate, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMP principles, including documentation practices, safety procedures, and compliance expectations.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP and/or Veeva Vault.