Production Operator

Vantive; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantive is seeking a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team in the United Kingdom. You will operate the process plant for icodextrin, follow GDP, GMP and EHS standards, and work with the Team Leader to meet daily production targets.

You will maintain 6S, carry out routine maintenance, document batch operations, and support safety and waste programs. Previous experience with process plants and safety compliance is preferred; training will be provided to ensure quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience operating a process plant and following GMP, GDP.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Familiarity with batch documentation and deviation reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate the process plant used in manufacture of icodextrin.
• Follow guidance of Team Leader to complete duties on time.
• Maintain batch records per GDP and report deviations in writing.
• Ensure area clearances per procedure and adhere to safety rules.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; support maintenance teams as needed.

Skills

GMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

EHS compliance

COSHH awareness

6S methodology

TPM basics

Batch documentation

Pedestrian trucks

Tools

Process plant equipment

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

SUMMARY - Production Operator

The Production Operator reports to the Team Leader working on shift as required, and has the responsibility to ensure daily production plan is met whilst adhering to Standards of Quality, Good Manufacturing Practice and EHS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the process plant used in the manufacture of Icodextrin. The Production operator must be fully trained and have full understanding of the operation of the production process from the Feed Preparation to the Spray Drying, including the EOC activities for RCB and/or WBB production lines.
• Work under the guidance of the Team/Vice-Team Leader to perform and complete the assigned duties in timely manner.
• Provide effective feedback to the Team Leader or Vice-Team Leader on relevant issues regarding product quality, documentation errors, EH&S and process issues in a timely manner.
• Keep full records of all process operations carried out using appropriate batch documentation. The documentation must be completed per the GDP (good documentation practice), and any deviations from routine processing must be reported in writing on Batch Record Sheets.
• To ensure area clearances are performed according to procedure in a timely manner.

• Comply with EHS/GMP/GDP/company and corporate policies and external regulatory requirements.
• To ensure that all duties are being carried out as per procedures and to the required standard.
• To be aware of COSHH requirements and Risk Assessments for all activities and operations, new and existing, in the area.

• Operate the utilities systems. Be fully trained in the operation of the site utilities and associated plant. Maintain the running logs. Identify any faults in their operation and report to the Team Leader/Vice Team Leader.
• Operate pedestrian trucks to transfer the raw materials, consumable and final product between warehouse and process area.
• Maintain standards of 6S and GMP within the production plant and stores keeping at all times the process area in a clean and tidy condition. Ensure that the cleaning cycles described in the operating instructions are carried out thoroughly.
• Carry out the TPM activities scheduled for the day and report any issues found.
• Ensure that the principles of Health and Safety at Work are adhered to. Be fully aware of the safety requirements, raise safety observation for each hazard identified and instruct any personnel coming about the PPE requirements.
• Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions and repairs.
• Carry out routine maintenance operations in charge of the production department and support engineering/maintenance team when performing other maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Contribute to waste management programs.
• Ensure to adhere to company rules and work ethics.
• Ensures company brand materials and physical working spaces meet and exceed company presentation standards.

Reasonable Accommodation

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