Job Description

Overview

Operate equipment in the manufacturing and packing of products. Prepare, clean and inspect work areas and equipment. Troubleshoot machines and raise maintenance issues. Carry out required training and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
• Optimise and f acilitate implementation of processes
• Operate equipment as per standards and expected efficiency, and ensure compliance to GMP and SHE standards

Inspections & Verifications

• Perform pre production checks such as environmental, scale and equipment pre checks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications
• Verify scale and measuring equipment performance

Production Preparation

• Ensure availability of materials and equipment for manufacturing
• Perform Type A and Type B changeovers; Clean and prepare the area and equipment before and after processing
• Prepare solutions for production activities as per SOP

Production Processing

• Clear and feed the manufacturing line
• End of line packing and inspections
• Perform central lining review to establish optimal production settings

Routine Support Tasks

• Clean area and equipment before and after processing of materials
• Perform equipment pre checks and facilitate transfer of equipment
• Sort defected product and dispose of according to procedures
• Provide information to assist with campaign preparation
• Train new Assistants and Operators and transfer of skills
• Operate manufacturing and packaging lines as per requirements
• Resolve minor and assist with major breakdowns/ maintenance
• Perform change overs, settings and minor maintenance as per autonomous maintenance standards

Troubleshooting

• Conduct root cause problem analysis on machines
• Raise maintenance issues with management for resolution
• Perform adjustments and preventative maintenance on machines

Reporting & Record Keeping

• Complete batch record labels and OEE sheets
• Perform half hourly inspections of production area(s)
• Record manufacturing/ machine down time
• Attend shift meetings
• Perform IPQC or quality inspections per responsible areas
• Provide information for reports; consolidate standard documents
• Maintain and update records and systems as required

Skills Required

Background/experience

• National Certification (N3) with 0 2 yearsxe2x80x99 related experience
• Manufacturing experience

Specific job skills

• Basic technical knowledge of Pharmaceutical production processes, procedures, systems and equipment.
• Basic understanding of Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements

Competencies

• Finalising outputs
• Following procedures
• Taking action
• Information gathering

Aspen Pharmacare