Operator - East London, South Africa - Aspen Pharma Group

Aspen Pharma Group
Aspen Pharma Group
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East London, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Overview

  • 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 preproduction checks such as environmental, scale and equipment prechecks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications
  • Verify scale and measuring equipment performance

ProductionPreparation**- 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 prechecks 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 halfhourly 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

Requirements:


Background/experience

  • National Certification (N3) with 02 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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