Job Description

OPERATOR - SOUTH AFRICAOverviewOperate 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.Operational SupportIdentify gaps in current policies and procedures.Optimize and facilitate implementation of processes.Operate equipment as per standards and expected efficiency and ensure compliance to GMP and SHE standards.Inspections & VerificationsPerform pre-production checks such as environmental, scale and equipment pre-checks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications.Verify scale and measuring equipment performance.ProductionPreparationEnsure availability of materials and equipment for manufacturingPerform 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 ProcessingClear and feed the manufacturing line.End of line packing and inspectionsPerform central lining review to establish optimal production settings.Routine Support TasksClean area and equipment before and after processing of materialsPerform 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 skillsOperate 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.TroubleshootingConduct root cause problem analysis on machines.Raise maintenance issues with management for resolution.Perform adjustments and preventative maintenance on machines.Reporting & Record KeepingComplete batch record labels and OEE sheetsPerform half-hourly inspections of production area(s)Record manufacturing/ machine down timeAttend 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. Background/experienceNational Certification (N3) with 0-2 yearsxe2x80x99 related experienceManufacturing experienceSpecific job skillsBasic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes, procedures, systems and equipmentBasic understanding of pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirementsCompetenciesFinalizing outputsFollowing proceduresTaking actionInformation Gathering

JTJ Group