Set up, open, and change over the production line for processing.
Monitor production performance to ensure optimal performance and conformance to standards and specifications.
Perform first line maintenance on production equipment.
Problem solving and troubleshooting.
Provide on the floor system expertise.
Ensure data integrity compliance to BMR for on time batch release.
Planning and Operational Support
Oversee work or serves as a lead technical expert.
Optimise and facilitate implementation of current processes.
Identify gaps in current policies and procedures.
Propose changes/improvements to processes, tools and techniques.
Production Preparation
Perform strip down, set up, adjustment, start up of production line.
Perform Type A and Type B changeovers according to SOPs.
Assist Validation on new projects (run speeds, equipment, etc.)
Order change parts, tools and spares to meet production plan.
Production Processing
Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns/ repairs as needed.
Monitor line performance and make electrical/ mechanical adjustments where needed.
Perform planned preventive maintenance as per plan/ schedule.
Verify measuring equipment according to SOP and standards.
Routine Support Tasks
Perform equipment pre checks according to SOP.
Assist with campaign preparation.
Perform equipment transfers according to SOPs and standards.
Train new Technical Manufacturers.
Troubleshooting
Perform root cause analysis to identify root cause of failures.
Perform equipment adjustments to limit downtime; escalate major breakdowns to Engineering.
Raise downtime notification with Production Leader
Isolate and lock out machines to be set/maintained per SOP.
Assist Engineering in the correction of equipment problems.
Process and System Improvements
Perform product and method improvement investigations.
Identify and execute improvement opportunities to reduce overall downtime and increase operational performance.
Admin and Record keeping
Perform half hourly inspections.
Attend shift meetings.
Complete OEE reports
Consolidate and analyse information; compile detailed reports.
Monitor and control access to and set up of electronic databases.
Skills required
Background/experience
Trade Tested Artisan with 2 to 4 yearsxe2x80x99 post Apprenticeship experience or National Diploma with 1 to 3 yearsxe2x80x99 related experience.
Experience in production processes and operation or first line maintenance of production equipment
Specific job skills
Advanced knowledge and understanding of setting up and running high speed PLC operated production equipment, process flow and associated critical control parameters.
Advanced understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards, and compliance requirements
Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives.