Filling Specialist

NOVOCOL PHARMACEUTICAL OF CANADA; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Septodont's Cambridge, Ontario site seeks a Filling Specialist to oversee filling rooms, ensure GMP compliance, and maintain aseptic practices under the Production Supervisor. You will set up and disassemble filling machines, perform in-process quality checks, and support routine maintenance and line changeovers.

The role requires gowning certification, strong documentation, and the ability to train operators and lead in absence of the Lead Hand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Gown-certified with strong gowning techniques.
• Good documentation practices.
• Current aseptic certification.
• Willing to work extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for line changeovers, sanitization, cleaning of the lines.
• Sets-up and disassembles the filling machines.
• Models all aseptic practices and behavior during aseptic processes.
• Follows proper cleaning and sanitization techniques.
• Maintains annual gowning certification.
• Performs in-process quality checks and troubleshooting on filling machines.
• Provides preventative maintenance support on filling machines.
• Trains new filling room operators on operations.
• Supports Overall Equipment Effectiveness initiatives.

Job description

At Septodont, a global leader in dental products and a key player in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing (CDMO), we are proud to work every day to improve patients’ health and well-being. Present in more than 110 countries, the Group relies on the energy, expertise, and passion of 2,600 employees. With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide. In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world. Beyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience. Joining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission: improving health for as many people as possible. What if your next professional chapter started with us?

FUNCTION SUMMARY:

The Filling Specialist is accountable to the Production Supervisor for all activities performed in the Filling Rooms in a manner that ensures all activities are efficient, effective and in accordance with the requirements outlined in Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for line changeovers, sanitization, cleaning of the lines
• Sets-up and disassembles the filling machines
• Models all Aseptic practices and behavior while involved in Aseptic processes
• Understands the first air principal to avoid cross contamination of products and their components
• Understands basic Microbiology
• Follows proper cleaning and sanitization techniques
• Maintains annual Gowning Certification
• Performs filling in-process quality checks as required
• Performs troubleshooting and minor adjustments and interventions on the filling machines
• Provides preventative maintenance support on the filling machines
• Reports any problems of production equipment to Lead Hand / Supervisor of area
• Reports and works with the Production Supervisor and maintenance to resolve production/ equipment problems
• Provides direction and oversight to operators in filling room or adjacent supporting areas
• Steps into Lead Hand role in absence of area Lead Hand
• Trains new filling room operators on filling machine operation.
• Participates in Overall Equipment Efficiency
• Communicates the need for any filling room supplies and tools that are required to run production efficiently
• Follows GMP and regulatory compliance requirements, and ensures quality standards are met
• Updates Standard Operating Procedures and executes employee training
• Assists with MDI and DIR Investigations
• Performs activities in the moment, under scrutiny from many departments and by the client
• Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations
• Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies and current standard business practices
• Performs other related duties as required

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Education High school diploma
• Experience Must be gown certified with strong gowning techniques. Good documentation practices Meets expectations on most recent Performance Appraisal Demonstrated mechanical aptitude Current aseptic certification Troubleshooting experience Willing to work extra hours Trainingexperience of others is preferred

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based for the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

About Septodont

Septodont is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of innovative dental pharmaceuticals and medical solutions. With 8 manufacturing plants on 3 continents, and an international distribution network serving professionals in more than 120 countries, we are committed to improving patient care globally. Supported by 4 R&D centers and more than 120 patents registered worldwide, our relentless commitment to innovation and industrial excellence keeps us at the forefront of our industry. As a socially responsible employer, we believe our responsibility is to conduct business with rigor, ethics, and fairness. But our role extends far beyond the products we deliver. Caring also means committing — to our people, our customers and patients, the communities where we operate, and the planet we all share.

Want to learn more about our people and how we support them? Discover more here

Why join us?

At Septodont, we share a common ambition: to sustainably improve patient care through safe, effective, and innovative solutions. By joining us, you will:

• Help shape solutions that improve patients’ lives every day.
• Grow within an international and multicultural environment.
• Be part of a company driven by innovation, quality, and strong values.
• If you are looking for a career where your expertise truly matters and your work has purpose, Septodont is the place for you.

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