Technician, Process, Operations

About the role

The Technician (Process), Operations role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in manufacturing and/or packaging operations who are proficient with hands-on processing and production control activities. This role is responsible for independently and proficiently executing daily production tasks in alignment with standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follows manufacturing and packaging requirements, adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and completes daily tasks according to established procedures under the Operations Manager's guidance while collaborating with team members to ensure safe and timely production of high-quality products.
• Operates and maintains various manufacturing and packaging equipment to routinely achieve production standards while following GMPs and SOPs.
• Completes effective line clearance, cleaning and inspection including the completion of required documentation.
• Completes basic equipment set up.
• Maintains and transports all required processing equipment, materials, supplies and products needed to support manufacturing and packaging.
• Performs and documents equipment challenges per current procedures.
• Completes in-process product quality checks and inspections supporting the product manufacturing and packaging, validation, and development processes as required.
• Identifies equipment malfunctions and process issues; communicates and escalates appropriately for timely resolution to minimize downtime.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Completes all process related documentation promptly and accurately to meet data integrity requirements.
• Proactively identifies potential production issues and takes action to prevent occurrence.
• Organizes, cleans and maintains the designated work area to ensure a clean and orderly working environment.
• Affords assistance in the daily coordination of manufacturing and packaging activities to ensure production schedules are adhered to and customer needs are met.
• Anticipates non-equipment related production issues and acts proactively to prevent occurrence or mitigate potential impact to production.
• Maintains and transports all required processing equipment, materials, supplies and products needed to support manufacturing and packaging.
• Carries out the Manufacturing Division site mission by assuring finished goods and services are of the highest quality, optimal cost, and delivered on schedule.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• More than 2 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility.
• Robust understanding of cGMP requirements related to manufacturing and packaging execution.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as team member.
• Demonstrated good attitude, interpersonal skills with ability to influence and support others through a culture of inclusion, feedback, and empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computerized and automated systems.
• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Willing to work irregular hours to support multi-shift operation and/or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Biological Manufacturing
• Cleaning Work Area
• Cleanroom Gowning
• Computer Literacy
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• GMP Compliance
• GMP Operations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Housekeeping
• Laboratory Processes
• Lean Manufacturing
• Machinery Operation
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• Packaging Operations
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Process Manufacturing
• Production Control
• Production Execution
• Production Processes
• Production Scheduling
• Production Standards
• Shift Work

Skills

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• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: No travel required
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not applicable
• Shift: 2nd - Evening
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): NA

Benefits

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.