Production Technician - Room 120

CEVA SANTE ANIMALE; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal health seeks a Vaccine Production Operator to manage manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The role involves continuous improvement, production planning, and training junior staff. Ideal candidates have a relevant diploma and experience in GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab or GMP manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and execute planning based on schedules.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and quality controls.
• Participate in continuous improvement and training of staff.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Production Planning

Quality Control

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

Together, let's share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing, and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats), and wildlife.

Indeed, our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals, and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your Missions

The Vaccine Production Operator carries out manufacturing operations in accordance with appropriate procedures, in compliance with HSE standards, productivity targets, and quality standards (GMP, hygiene). They propose ideas to improve productivity and own their environment (workstations organization, quality, and safety).

The operator will propose ideas to improve productivity and take accountability for their workspace. He/she is responsible for the daily activities of the laboratory and ensures they meet the appropriate specifications for the production of animal vaccines (harvesting, purification, and aseptic filling activities).

The Vaccine Production Operator will participate in constructing the new documentation system and validating equipment and processes (clean zone, autoclaves, centrifuge, tangential flow filtration system).

Duties Include

Managing Production

Day To Week

• Suggest set-up of the team’s work in daily Tier 1 based on the given production schedule.
• Execute production planning, reporting quality standards.
• Inform & escalate in case of issues or if unable to resolve deviations.
• Monitor & improve activities on a continuous basis.
• Close & control work orders.
• Complete processing, documentation, and cleaning in an aseptic processing area.
• Work independently, complete daily tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Collect samples from various tanks, surfaces, and environment.
• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to established procedures.
• Identify and report irregularities.
• Review production batch records.

Budget & Cost Control

• Respect operating time yield standards.
• Analyze variances and propose implementation of action plans.

Compliance and Safeguard

• Set-up/write SOPs.
• Apply all standards (environment, quality, safety/HSE, aseptic, cost).
• Perform In-Process Controls (IPC).
• Complete and check batch reports.
• Raise alerts for dangerous situations, near misses, QA deviations, etc.
• Run internal audits.
• Participate in writing new SOPs and Batch Production Records.
• Ensure 5S standards are met and maintained.
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations.
• Participate in validation processes with guidance.

Operational Excellence: Continuous Improvement

• Ensure CPS standards are applied at workstations.
• Update & monitor performance indicators, analyze gaps, and propose resolution actions.
• Propose and implement improvement ideas.
• Carry out process confirmation as provided by planning.
• Guarantee compliance with standards and raise alerts if needed.

Maintenance

• Ensure first-level maintenance and changeovers, escalate deviations/issues.
• Respond to spill calls and participate in spill response teams.

Long/Mid Term Strategy, CAPEX

• Suggest small CAPEX investments (<€5K) to improve performance.

Project Management

• Participate in site/department projects and continuous improvement workshops.

Management

• Share good practices.
• Train temporary workers and junior operators.
• Own personal development, suggest training to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Profile

About You:

• Ideally, you have a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field.
• Ideally, you have previous experience working in a lab or GMP manufacturing environment.