Equipment Operator

Novartis Italia; Torre Annunziata; In loco; EUR 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Novartis Italia is seeking an Equipment Operator to execute automated secondary packaging for ophthalmic products in a GMP-guided environment. You will handle set-up, changeovers, and start-ups while ensuring accurate data capture and line readiness.

Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, coordinating with QA, MS&T, engineering, and maintenance to sustain production and comply with serialization and traceability requirements.

Competenze

• Technical high school diploma or equivalent; preferred in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Chemical disciplines.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial packaging operations, GMP-regulated environments a plus.
• Knowledge of GMP and secondary packaging processes; sterile/ophthalmic packaging advantageous.
• Familiarity with production IT systems such as MES, SAP, or equivalents; serialization and traceability.
• Understanding of vision systems, checkweighers, laser/inkjet printers, Track & Trace, and QC cameras.

Mansioni

• Operate automated secondary packaging lines; perform set-up, changeover, and start-up activities.
• Ensure proper feeding of packaging materials and monitor equipment performance; report abnormalities.
• Conduct line clearance, line checks, and in-process controls to ensure quality compliance.
• Verify coding, serialization, aggregation, and readability of data; handle non-conforming products.
• Maintain GMP, data integrity, HSE and documentation; ensure traceability.
• Support investigations, audits, and inspections; assist in deviations investigations.
• Perform line cleaning and coordinate with QA, MS&T, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence to reduce waste, downtime and deviations.

Conoscenze

GMP knowledge

Packaging operations

MES/SAP familiarity

Vision systems

Track & Trace

Documentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Formazione

Technical high school diploma

Strumenti

MES

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

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.

Summary

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.

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 escal…
• 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?

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