Job title : Operator (East London) Job Location : Eastern Cape, East London Deadline : December 28, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries 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 Responsibilities 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 Requirements Skills Required Background/experience National Certification (N3) 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 Engineering / Technical jobs