Operator

Aspen Pharma Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a motivated individual to join their production team. The role involves operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and performing routine inspections and maintenance. Candidates should have a National Certification and some manufacturing experience. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ related experience required.
• Basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the manufacturing and packing of products.
• Perform pre-production checks and verify equipment performance.
• Conduct root cause problem analysis on machines.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes

Basic understanding of pharmaceutical standards

Education

National Certification (N3)

Matric

National Senior Certificate (NSc)

NQF 4

Job description

• Operate equipment in the manufacturing and packing of products.
• Prepare, clean, and inspect work areas and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machines and raise maintenance issues.
• Carry out required training and administrative tasks.
  
  

Operational Support

• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
• Optimise and facilitate implementation of processes
• Operate equipment as per standards and expected efficiency, and ensure compliance to GMP and SHE standards
  
  

Inspections & Verifications

• Perform pre-production checks such as environmental, scale and equipment pre-checks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications
• Verify scale and measuring equipment performance
  
  

Production Preparation

• Ensure availability of materials and equipment for manufacturing
• Perform Type-A and Type B changeovers; Clean and prepare the area and equipment before and after processing
• Prepare solutions for production activities as per SOP
  
  

Production Processing

• Clear and feed the manufacturing line
• End of line packing and inspections
• Perform central lining review to establish optimal production settings
  
  

Routine Support Tasks

• Clean area and equipment before and after processing of materials
• Perform equipment pre-checks and facilitate transfer of equipment
• Sort defected product and dispose of according to procedures
• Provide information to assist with campaign preparation
• Train new Assistants and Operators and transfer of skills
• Operate manufacturing and packaging lines as per requirements
• Resolve minor - and assist with major breakdowns/ maintenance
• Perform change overs, settings, and minor maintenance as per autonomous maintenance standards
  
  

Troubleshooting

• Conduct root cause problem analysis on machines
• Raise maintenance issues with management for resolution
• Perform adjustments and preventative maintenance on machines
  
  

Reporting & Record Keeping

• Complete batch record labels and OEE sheets
• Perform half-hourly inspections of production area(s)
• Record manufacturing/ machine down time
• Attend shift meetings
• Perform IPQC or quality inspections per responsible areas
• Provide information for reports; consolidate standard documents
• Maintain and update records and systems as required
  
  

Background/experience

Skills required

• National Certification (N3)/ Matric/ National Senior Certificate (NSc)/ NQF 4 with 0-2 years’ related experience
• Manufacturing experience
  
  

Specific Job Skills

• Basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes, procedures, systems, and equipment.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
  
  

Competencies

• Finalising outputs
• Following procedures
• Taking action
• Information gathering
  
  

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