Operations Technician II

Purpose of the Position / Role summary

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the purpose of this role is to take proactive responsibility for the effective manufacturing and packing operations for food products in accordance with good Health and Safety and cGMP standards. This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Key Role Specific Requirements

• Complete full manufacture and filling of all batches as per batch card and production schedule


• Carry out all filling/ batching/ packing instructions, written departmental procedures, packing specifications and production schedule.


• Make sure all packaging codes correspond with relevant packing specifications.


• Complete start up line checks as specified, ensuring all over print is clear and legible and that containers are clean.


• Ensure line clearance and setups are completed in line with relevant Standard Operating Procedure.


• Perform in-process checks as specified at the required intervals to assure the conformity of the batch throughout the production run.


• To make sure that all label inserts etc. are put into appropriate containers before leaving the line unattended.


• Carry out all packing instructions in line with packing specifications and production schedule.


• Make sure all packing codes corresponds with relevant packing specifications


• Complete Line checks every 15-20 minutes, ensuring all print is clear and legible and containers are clean

Adherence to cGMP practices

• Follow all record keeping procedures for Data Integrity. Complete sign/initial and date all records only for tasks which you have executed.


• Ensure all duties and tasks are carried out to full GMP/ GDP compliance.


• Complete daily/weekly/monthly cleaning as per schedules and update check sheets and records.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Competencies Required for the Role

• TRUSTWORTHY – able to be relied on as honest and truthful. Someone who is reliable, responsible and can be trusted completely.

• EXECUTION/ACCOUNTABILITY – A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions.

• ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY (non-exempts & hourly) – Meeting expectations requires that the employee regularly reports for work on time, prepared to start his/her assigned duties at the appointed time. Report-for-duty time is defined as readiness to perform the first assigned task at the scheduled start of a shift and employee does not leave assigned post early, works through the end of work hours.    Employee leaves and returns from scheduled breaks and lunch at designated times.

• CHANGE AGILITY/ADAPTABILITY – The ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing organizational change. The ability to change or be changed in order to fit or work better on some situation or purpose, and embraces change.  Strives for continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

Essential:

• 6 months of experience in factory experience in the pharmaceutical related industry or similar industry.


• Good understanding of both spoken and written English


• An understanding of compliance and production principals


• Ability to multitask and priorities.


• Self-motivation and initiative with the energy and enthusiasm to develop this role.


• Good interpersonal skills, building strong working with relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.


• Ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment are required.

Desirable:

• CI experience would be beneficial