Senior Process Operator

Piramal; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a plant supervisor to oversee production operations. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality output, coach team members, and maintain safety standards. Responsibilities include monitoring production, conducting risk assessments, and managing documentation.

Qualifications

• Wide and deep experience of API operations and plant systems.
• Expert in API processing in their area of operation.
• Able to coach and train operators in process operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the work activities of the team.
• Lead investigations and document issues relating to production.
• Responsible for the quality of work and completion of batch documentation.

Skills

Coaching operators

Problem resolution

Risk assessment

Safety awareness

Education

Experience in API operations

Understand RCF methodologies

Tools

SAP

Workmate

Trackwise

Open Options

Job description

Job Overview

Provides first line supervision of the plant and is fully competent on all relevant operation, start-up, cleaning and checking procedures associated with the operation of at least one plant, ensuring a high quality output is achieved in a safe and effective manner. This includes monitoring and controlling the work activities of the team in a given area of plant and escalating issues effectively to Team leader or Managment

Expert in Group 1 process, at least three Group 2 and Group 3 processes in core area of work.

Subject matter expert supporting and leading RCF and CANDO activities in conjunction with Team Leader.

Trained in Ensur, Workmate, Trackwise, SAP and Open Options. Capable of seamlessly covering for Team Leader.

Flexibility to work across API Plants as required to support to the business.

Competencies

· Investigates and reports problems on equipment and organises maintenance through direct interaction with engineers, and through escalation to Team leader or directly to management · Competent to write permits and carry out risk assessments up to Hot work permit. · Understands RCF investigation process and can lead thorough and timely investigation into any incident or issue on shift. Accurately documents issues on Batch documentation and can add accurate and detailed SI comments as required · Understands their training targets and responsibilities and is proactively working with TL in execution of their training plan. Supports training plan of team members in their area through coaching, training and supervision of processing activities of trainees · Has a high awareness of Safety and of the identified hazards in the API facility. Is able to identify safety critical issues and understands the correct actions to rectify or escalate as appropriate. Coaches and works with team in their area to build their skills in hazard identification. · Leads CANDO activity in their area and monitors housekeeping and plant standards in their area of operation ensuring operation is at standard at all times. Key Responsibilities · Fully competent in the completion and review of all batch related documentation, equipment / area log books, and computer transactions associated with the process. · Will monitor and record all actions to the highest DI standards · Responsible for the quality of work as all work is subject to GMP · Issuance of permits up to hot work level · Supervision of plant in absence of team leader (Trained in Ensur, Workmate, Trackwise, SAP and Open Options. Capable of seamlessly covering for Team Leader). First point of contact for operators on all production matters. · Raises REW’s and DR’s as required. Progresses SOP / SOI updates · Takes on a key role in new product introduction, liasing with other departments and getting involved at early stage of process. · Works under some direct supervision but takes ownership and escalates issues if support is required · Will manufacture a wide variety of products according to SOP’s · Fully competent in the operation of at least one plant, and have significant knowledge of operations in at least one other. · Selects and dispenses required material, loads equipment, making adjustments to process as necessary · May carry out minor maintenance work to minimise down time, e.g., tighten flanges, change pressure gauges, replace pH probes, etc. This must be done fully following permit or written risk assessment and ensuring all procedures are followed. · Required to clean and wash equipment following established procedures · Leads and drives improvements with measurable benefits · Investigates and reports problems on equipment and organises maintenance. · Has responsibility for production and all associated paperwork and computer data entry Demonstrates leadership skills Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

· Able to coach and train operators in process operations · Wide and deep experience of API operations and of plant systems. Expert in API processing in their area of operation. · Able to investigate and document any process, Quality, or ESH issue identified in their area. · Understands and is competent in RCF methodologies. Relevant Experience • Possesses practical knowledge of the process; which allows for effective problem resolution of production issues.