Manufacturing Operator

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Lexington to perform production activities including component prep, filling, capping, autoclaving, sterilization, and lyophilization.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will operate and maintain production equipment, verify materials, follow cGMP and SOPs, and support process improvements in a fast-paced OPS environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years' experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Pharmaceutical and aseptic manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate processing equipment and read/regulatory instructions.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork with cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform production activities: preparation, filling, capping, autoclaving, sterilization, compounding, and lyophilization.
• Maintain clean, compliant documentation and records.
• Operate and maintain production equipment; ensure proper materials and ingredients.
• Follow cGMP, SOPs, and safety regulations; participate in process improvements.
• Collaborate with quality, validation, and other OPS functions to meet production goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aseptic filling equipment

Job description

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Division

Piramal Pharma Solutions

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.

Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Manufacturing Operator

Job Description

Business: Pharma Solutions

Department: Operations (OPS)

Location: Lexington

Job Overview

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Manufacturing Operator performs production related activities, including component preparation, filling, capping, autoclaving, terminal sterilization, compounding, and lyophilization production.

Shift

Days

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including those regulated by PPS and various regulatory agencies
• Performs line clearances, cleaning/sanitization, cleaning, preparing and sterilization of fill equipment, sterilization of components, operation of aseptic filling equipment, filter testing, operation vial washing equipment
• Operate and maintain production related equipment
• Weigh, measure and check raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities
• Execute validation protocols for processes and equipment
• Maintain records and a clean environment to comply with regulatory requirements
• Read, understand, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review current SOPs and provide feedback on potential process improvements
• Participate in troubleshooting and process improvement activities including corresponding documentation activities
• Review completed production documentation (batch records, log books, etc.) for quality and cGMP compliance
• Initiate appropriate action when process deviations occur
• Perform on-the-job training for new and developing operators
• Routinely perform housekeeping assignments, maintain cleanliness and routine maintenance of the work area and equipment
• Collaborate effectively and communicate with other functional groups, including: quality, validation, supply chain to ensure production goals are achieved

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• 2+ years’ working within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or aseptic manufacturing environment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to operate processing equipment
• Prior knowledge and/or ability to understand and follow job related regulatory requirements (cGMP, OSHA, FDA)
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions
• Team player committed to quality and working effectively with others
• Track record of consistent attendance and overall reliability