Operator (Aspen Office In South Africa) at Aspen Pharma Group

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.
• Optimize 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

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