Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONWe are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high-performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.The Groups key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.OBJECTIVE OF ROLETo monitor, maintain and repair equipment and machinery adhering to GMP and safety requirements. Plan and implement preventative and corrective maintenance, ensure service equipment operates at optimal efficiency to meet planned levels of production. Innovate and apply process engineering techniques to ensure optimal functionality of equipment and processesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESOperational ActivitiesPlanning and Operational Support

• Act as a technical/ subject matter resource
• Facilitate implementation of current processes
• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
• Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques
• Train staff on SOPs and maintenance of equipment / machinery

Distribution Facility Maintenance

• Plan technical requirements and maintenance tasks according to distribution requirements
• Review and update maintenance schedules
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and inspections according to maintenance plan, job cards, and SOPs
• Repair breakdowns according to best practice, job cards and SOPs
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns to identify causes of breakdowns
• Perform root cause analysis to identify cause of machine failures and quality deficiencies to minimize machine downtime
• Implement corrective actions to minimize machine downtime
• Isolate, remove and replace defective components
• Complete and submit work requisitions; Create and close job cards
• Maintain workshop, tools and assets to standards
• Determine and request required parts, materials and special equipment to maintain machines/ equipment
• Install, test and validate machine operating efficiency

Mechanical Engineering

• Maintain calibration of machines according to SOPs and manuals, ensure machi
• ne safe guards are in place
• Identify and correct equipment deviations to avoid quality deficiencies; Reduce outsourced spending of repairs
• Inspect service equipment and report status to Team Leader
• Rectify operational problems according to SOP
• Communication of process and equipment deviations to management
• Provide input into asset life cycle optimization and replacement
• Maintain calibration of machines according to SOPs and manuals, ensure machine safeguards are in place

Human Resources (Compliance with Labour Legislations and In-house Best Practice)Reporting and record-keeping

• Provide standard record keeping and reporting functionality for area of work

GDP/GWP Compliance

• Complete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOPs,
• protocols and associated documentation.
• Comply with GMP/GDP/GWP requirements as outlined by company SOPs and written instructions in all tasks and activities
• Ensure that products are produced, tested and stored according to the required SOPs and documentation

Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Carry out any duty or requirement imposed on the company by the OHS Act and in accordance with your specific SHE appointment
• Report any unsafe or unhealthy situations to SHE representative or Line Manager
• Report any incident to the SHE representative or Line Manager which may affect your health or cause injury

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 Certification is mandatory
• A Trade Tested Electrical Artisan qualification is mandatory
• A Pharmaceutical Technician Certificate is advantageous

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 to 4 years post apprenticeship experience as a trade tested electrical artisan
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of Pharmaceutical Distribution systems would be advantageous
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution, standards and compliance requirements would be advantageous
• Understanding of technical drawings / use of equipment manuals is a mandatory requirement

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives
• Interrogating Information
• Pragmatic Action
• Maintaining Accuracy
• Decisions making
• Planning and Organizing
• Customer Awareness
• Time Management and Deadline Driven

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREDProficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 SuiteDrivers LicenceThe successful candidate must have a valid drivers licence and have their own safe and reliable vehicle, to attend to emergencies at the site and/or afterhours site visits.Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before 13 May 2025. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen email address, after applicants have informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Aspen Pharmacare