Manufacturing Operator III

SUN PHARMA; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey is seeking a Production Operator to perform functions relating to the processing of drug products in alignment with cGMP and SOPs. You will ensure safe, efficient execution and product compliance to established standards.

Responsibilities include operating equipment across multiple production processes, performing changeovers, troubleshooting, maintaining quality, and completing accurate manufacturing documents.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School/Vocational School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Forklift or other related equipment certification required
• Excellent Troubleshooting skills
• Solid knowledge of cGMP and other pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Solid knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety procedures
• Strong Math and Computer Skills including MS Office and SAP
• Strong Interpersonal & communication (both verbal & written) skills
• The requirement for English language proficiency for this job role elementary 1 (comparable to CEFR basic A2) level based on CEFR

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for two or more production processes: Glatt fluid bed processor, Granulation, Blending, Compression Coating, Imprinting, Banding and Encapsulation.
• Perform machine changeovers, cleaning, & set up as required.
• Troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments to maintain production specifications.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards during the manufacturing process.
• Complete manufacturing documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain compliance at all times with appropriate SOPs and cGMPs.
• Perform duties through proper, safe use of equipment following all OSHA regulations and Equipment Manuals.
• Train or coach entry level Operators.
• May act as Team Lead in their absence.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal communication

English language proficiency

Math and computer skills

Education

High School/Trade School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Regulatory knowledge (cGMP)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Performs functions relating to the processing of drug products; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards.

Job Summary

Performs functions relating to the processing of drug products; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards.

Area Of Responsibility

• Under limited Supervision:
• Operate equipment for two or more production processes: Glatt fluid bed processor, Granulation, Blending, Compression Coating, Imprinting, Banding and Encapsulation.
• Perform machine changeovers, cleaning, & set up as required.
• Troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments to maintain production specifications.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards during the manufacturing process.
• Complete manufacturing documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain compliance at all times with appropriate SOP’s and cGMP’s.
• Perform duties through proper, safe use of equipment following all OSHA regulations and Equipment Manuals.
• Train or coach entry level Operators.
• May act as Team Lead in their absence.

Work Conditions

• Noise: Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
• Fumes: Smoky or vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
• Odors: Unpleasant smells.
• Gases: Examples include carbon monoxide and ozone.
• Dust: Airborne particles of any kind, such as textile dust, wood, and silica.
• Hazards: Conditions where there is danger to life, health or bodily injury such as closeness to moving mechanical parts; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to burns, radiant energy, explosives, toxic chemicals, and electric shock.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle and feel and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and bend.
• Must be capable of bending and lifting, moving and/or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments, stands, ambulates, and reaches.
• Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at the site, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses/goggles, and safety shoes.

Travel Estimate

Up to 0 %

Education and Job Qualification

• High School/Trade School/Vocational School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Forklift or other related equipment certification required
• Excellent Troubleshooting skills
• Solid knowledge of cGMP and other pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Solid knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety procedures
• Strong Math and Computer Skills including MS Office and SAP
• Strong Interpersonal & communication (both verbal & written) skills
• The requirement for English language proficiency for this job role elementary 1 (comparable to CEFR basic A2) level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of Production/Manufacturing experience including minimum of 3 years of experience in primary production process and minimum of two years in a secondary process.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $25.00/hr to $32.00/hr. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice To Agency And Search Firm Representatives

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.