Equipment Operator

Novartis Farmacéutica; Rovigliano; In loco; EUR 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Novartis Farmacéutica is seeking an Equipment Operator to run automated secondary packaging lines for ophthalmic products. You will perform setup, changeovers, and line clearance while ensuring GMP compliance, data integrity, and traceability of packaging operations.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow procedures, with involvement in continuous improvement and collaborations with QA, MS&T, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Competenze

• Technical high school diploma or equivalent; preferred Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Chemical focus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or sterile packaging is a plus.
• GMP-regulated environment experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency with production IT systems (MES, SAP) and serialization.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Mansioni

• Operate automated secondary packaging lines; perform setup and changeovers.
• Ensure proper feeding of materials; monitor equipment performance.
• Perform Line Clearance, Line Checks, and in-process controls for quality.
• Verify coding, serialization, aggregation, and readability of data.
• Maintain GMP, Data Integrity, and HSE compliance; ensure traceability.
• Assist investigations and participate in audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with QA, MS&T, Engineering, and Maintenance for continuity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Continuous improvement mindset

Formazione

Technical high school diploma

Background in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines

Strumenti

MES

SAP

Track & Trace systems

Descrizione del lavoro

The Equipment Operator ensures the execution of secondary packaging activities for ophthalmic products in compliance with GMP regulations, company procedures, and established quality, safety, and productivity requirements.

About the Role

Key responsibilities:

• Operate and run automated secondary packaging lines for ophthalmic products, performing set-up, changeover, and start-up activities.
• Manage the proper feeding of packaging materials and monitor equipment performance, promptly reporting any abnormalities.
• Perform Line Clearance, Line Checks, and in-process controls to ensure product compliance with quality requirements.
• Verify correct coding, serialization, aggregation, and readability of variable data, while ensuring proper handling of non-conforming products.
• Operate in compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, HSE requirements, and company procedures, ensuring full traceability and accurate completion of production documentation.
• Support investigations related to process deviations and anomalies, and participate in internal and external audits and inspections.
• Perform line cleaning activities and collaborate with Quality Assurance, MS&T, Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure operational continuity.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, digitalization, qualification, and validation initiatives, helping to reduce waste, line downtime, and deviations.
• Technical high school diploma or equivalent secondary education qualification, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Chemical disciplines; previous experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or sterile packaging industry is considered a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial packaging operations, preferably within GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and secondary packaging processes; experience with sterile or ophthalmic product packaging is advantageous.
• Familiarity with production IT systems such as MES, SAP, or equivalent platforms, as well as serialization, aggregation, and traceability processes.
• Understanding of vision systems, checkweighers, laser/inkjet printers, Track & Trace solutions, and quality inspection cameras.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in documentation, and a quality- and compliance-focused mindset with a strong commitment to safety and procedural adherence.
• Effective teamwork, operational problem-solving skills, flexibility, continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to identify and elevate quality risks and process deviations.
• Availability to work in shifts and participate in ongoing training; contributes to achieving key performance indicators including production plan adherence, Right First Time, waste and deviation reduction, GMP compliance, audit readiness, line efficiency (OEE), and documentation accuracy.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture