Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift Job at Piramal in Lexington

Overview

Business: Pharma Solution
Department: Operations
Location: Lexington

Reporting Structure

Directly reports to Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsibilities

• The Manufacturing Operator performs production related activities, including component preparation, filling, capping, autoclaving, terminal sterilization, compounding, and lyophilization production.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including those regulated by PPS and various regulatory agencies
• Performs line clearances, cleaning/sanitization, cleaning, preparing and sterilization of fill equipment, sterilization of components, operation of aseptic filling equipment, filter testing, operation vial washing equipment
• Operate and maintain production related equipment
• Weigh, measure and check raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities
• Execute validation protocols for processes and equipment
• Maintain records and a clean environment to comply with regulatory requirements
• Read, understand, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
• Review current SOPs and provide feedback on potential process improvements
• Participate in troubleshooting and process improvement activities including corresponding documentation activities
• Review completed production documentation (batch records, log books, etc.) for quality and cGMP compliance
• Initiate appropriate action when process deviations occur
• Perform on-the-job training for new and developing operators
• Routinely perform housekeeping assignments, maintain cleanliness and routine maintenance of the work area and equipment
• Collaborate effectively and communicate with other functional groups, including: quality, validation, supply chain to ensure production goals are achieved

Education and Experience

• High School education or equivalent
• 2+ years’ working within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or aseptic manufacturing environment preferred

Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude, ability to operate processing equipment
• Prior knowledge and/or ability to understand and follow job related regulatory requirements (cGMP, OSHA, FDA)
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions
• Team player committed to quality and working effectively with others
• Track record of consistent attendance and overall reliability