Production Operator at Sanofi

Job Purpose:

• To manufacture a good quality product according to the Batch Manufacturing Record
• To operate machinery in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, according to standard operating procedures and safety and health guidelines.

Key Accountabilities:

• Setting up and changing over the machines used in the manufacturing process according to the correct procedures, and with the specified standard times.
• Operating the machines according to the operating procedures.
• Cleaning the machines according to the cleaning procedures.
• Cleaning the manufacturing areas/rooms according to the cleaning procedures.
• Manufacturing he product according to the instructions on the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR)
• Dispensing of raw materials in the required quantities, according to the correct procedure as per the BMR when required
• Performing all in process control checks as specified in the BMR.
• Performing any daily checks in the department as allocated, such as measuring of Pressure Differentials, cleaning of water points, daily checks of scales, etc, and completing the required logbooks.
• Working in a safe manner at all times and adhering to all safety procedures.
• Informing the Area Supervisor and Team Leader of all occurrences during the manufacture of the batch of product.
• Completing all documentation such as logbooks, BMR’s, Clearance labels, etc, used during the manufacture of a batch of product.
• Working according to c. GMP and maintaining the area of work in such a manner that it is ready for an audit at any time.
• Performing any other reasonable request for which training has been received.

ABOUT YOU:

Education:

• Grade 10

Knowledge and Experience:

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• Operating machines in a pharmaceutical environment
• English written and verbal
• A sense of responsibility and urgency
• Effective time management
• Ability to work with accuracy
• Ability to perform problem solving in his area of responsibility.

PLAY TO WIN BEHAVIORS

• Push to go beyond the level we have operated until now: constantly challenge the status quo focusing on the priorities that will deliver the best outcomes and letting go what won’t: be intolerant to mediocracy, believe we can and must do better and aim at higher but never at the expenses of our values and judgment.
• Put the interest of the organization ahead of own: consider both short and long-term impact of decisions; puts collective and global goals above individual or local goals; share resources and capabilities with those with the greatest need and impact; enable decision making at appropriate level.
• Act in the interest of our patients and customers: actively engage with customers to know their current and future needs; brings an external perspective into decisions
• Take action and don’t wait to be told what to do
• take smart and informed best bets with the information at hand and anticipate the consequences of her/his actions; use personal judgement and others’ advice to make bold and impactful decisions which move us forward