Equipment Operator

Biopharma Careers; Torre Annunziata; In loco; EUR 26.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Novartis is seeking an Equipment Operator to execute secondary packaging for ophthalmic products in a GMP environment. You will operate automated lines, handle setup/changeover, and ensure proper material feeding and data integrity.

Responsibilities include line clearance, serialization checks, QA collaboration, and supporting audits. A strong attention to detail and shift flexibility are essential for maintaining quality and production targets.

Competenze

• Technical high school diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or chemical disciplines; pharma/medical device packaging experience is a plus.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing or packaging environments.
• Knowledge of GMP and secondary packaging processes; exposure to sterile/ophthalmic packaging advantageous.
• Familiarity with production IT systems (MES, SAP) and serialization/Traceability processes.
• Understanding of vision systems and inspection equipment in packaging lines.
• Strong documentation discipline and commitment to safety and compliance.
• Willingness to work in shifts and participate in ongoing training.

Mansioni

• Operate automated secondary packaging lines for ophthalmic products, including setup and changeover.
• Manage feeding of materials and monitor equipment performance; report abnormalities.
• Perform line clearance, line checks, and in-process controls for quality compliance.
• Verify coding, serialization, aggregation, and readability of data; handle non-conforming products.
• Ensure GMP, data integrity, HSE compliance, and traceability in production records.
• Support investigations and participate in audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with QA, MS&T, Engineering and Maintenance to maintain continuity.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement and operational excellence to reduce waste and downtime.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Formazione

Technical high school diploma

Strumenti

MES

SAP

Serialization

Track & Trace

Vision systems

Checkweighers

Laser printers

Inkjet printers

Quality inspection cameras

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.

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.

Essential requirements:

• 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. 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!

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals.