Production Operator

Occupli Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Occupli Limited invites applications for a Production Operator role at our Cork operation, within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, compliance, and meticulous documentation to support daily manufacturing activities.

The successful candidate will join an established production team, executing procedures, completing records in real time, and upholding GMP standards across production areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production activities in line with procedures.
• Monitor production processes and perform in-process checks.
• Complete production records and batch documentation in real time.
• Carry out routine quality and process checks.
• Support sampling and liaise with Quality teams.
• Identify and report deviations or quality concerns.
• Maintain GMP, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Clean production equipment and areas.
• Ensure materials are identified, handled and stored properly.
• Follow safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Use PPE and safety equipment as required.
• Support investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and other functions.
• Support Right First Time culture through accurate execution.

Skills

Pharma manufacturing experience

GMP knowledge

Documentation proficiency

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Fluent English

SAP familiarity

Education

Pharmaceutical manufacturing qualification

Science/Engineering background

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cork city, Ireland | Posted on 09/09/2026

Production Operator – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Occupli is delighted to partner exclusively with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to recruit a Production Operator for their Cork operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Operator to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment where quality, safety, compliance and attention to detail are central to the role.

The successful candidate will work as part of an established production team, supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities while ensuring all processes and documentation are completed accurately and in accordance with site procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production activities in line with approved procedures and manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor production processes and carry out routine in-process checks and controls.
• Complete production records, batch documentation and associated records accurately and in real time.
• Carry out routine quality and process checks as required.
• Support sampling activities and liaise with Quality teams where required.
• Identify and promptly report any process abnormalities, deviations or quality concerns.
• Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene and housekeeping across production areas.
• Clean production equipment and work areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure materials are correctly identified, handled and stored.
• Follow all site safety procedures, risk assessments and environmental requirements.
• Use appropriate PPE and safety equipment at all times.
• Contribute to investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives where required.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Engineering and other site functions to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Support a strong Right First Time culture through accurate execution and documentation of manufacturing activities.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical, life sciences, GMP or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of GMP principles, SOPs and controlled documentation.
• Experience working with production records, batch documentation or similar quality-controlled systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Ability to identify and elevate quality, safety or process issues appropriately.
• Comfortable working as part of a production team in a regulated environment.
• Good computer skills and experience using manufacturing or business systems; SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Good communication skills and fluent English.

Education & Experience

• A relevant qualification in pharmaceutical manufacturing, science, engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Relevant experience within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment will also be considered.
• Opportunity to join an established pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• Structured and highly regulated working environment.
• Exposure to GMP manufacturing, quality and continuous improvement activities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector.