Operator, Packaging

About This Role

This role is responsible for the packaging of medicines, ensuring continuous supply through process execution, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. This role upholds safety and quality standards while maintaining productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up activities during the project phase to bring the area into service
• Become an expert within the assigned area and educate the team on proper facility operation
• Lead training for new staff in Expert and Lead roles
• Run the process and troubleshoot issues to ensure continuous supply of medicines
• Collaborate cross-functionally and uphold safety-first/quality-always mindset
• Coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans
• Provide leadership on the manufacturing floor to ensure high levels of safety, quality, and productivity
• Maintain a safe work environment and exemplify safe working practices
• Act as both administrator and technical leader for operations, setting a good example through knowledge of procedures and compliance with quality systems
• Administer technical training and ensure all operators are trained to perform tasks
• Operate equipment and perform activities to meet production schedule
• Assist in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs)
• Drive key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance
• Support Site Leadership in building a diverse and capable site organization by delivering operational procedures, quality processes, and controls
• Serve as key liaison between operations and support functions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)
• Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges
• Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office)
• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc.)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on nights (2-2-3 schedule)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Nice to Have

• Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members (Senior and Lead roles)
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Previous experience working in operations/pharmaceutical industry
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits