Job Openings at Aspen Pharma Group

Description

Fine Chemicals requires the services of a highly competent and experienced Supply Chain Administrator for the Supply Chain Department.  To qualify for these positions the most suitable candidates must fulfill the following requirements.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of grade 12/Matric 
• A formal tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Warehousing/Inventory Management, as per the NQF framework.
• Must be computer literate, MS Windows, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must possess excellent administrative skills and the ability to plan and work logically and systematically.
• Minimum 2 year’s experience in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, or Chemical Industries
• Experience with inventory management required.
• SAP experience is advantageous.
• Relevant experience in BPR's and/or Plant operations is preferred.
• An understanding of SAP and basic inventory management is required. 

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary):

• Capture transactions on the ERP system from hard-copy documents.
• Process material-specific issues to jobs and job receipts transactions.
• Capture stock counts.
• Assist with stock variance investigations and IQV.
• Assist with the processing of inventory transactions related to production bookings and inventory planning.
• Liaising with planning regarding job start dates.
• Release jobs requested by production.
• Complete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOP's, protocols, and associated documentation.
• Comply with GMP requirements as outlined by Company SOP's and written instructions in all tasks and activities.
• Ensure that products are stored according to the required SOP's and documentation.
• Ensure all sections within the department maintain compliance with company GMP standards.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary):

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure and be part of a team or independent
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Be able to communicate with both the senior management team as well as end users in a non-technical manner
• Punctual and sober habits
• Ability to work across multiple streams simultaneously

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Overview

• Prepare, clean and inspect work areas and equipment.
• Handle and stage raw materials
• Sample work area(s) and equipment for contamination
• Sanitise drains and pipes to avoid contamination.
• Related administrative tasks.

 Operational Support

• Execute production activities within established policies, practices and guidelines, as well as established quality and safety standards.
• Optimise own work processes.
• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures.
• Facilitate implementation of processes in own area of work

Inspections & Verifications

• Perform visual inspections of production area(s) and equipment.
• Perform pre-production checks such as environmental checks, scale checks, and equipment pre-checks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications.
• Verify scale and measuring equipment performance.

Material Handling

• Dispense, transfer, weigh and collect raw materials for processing.
• Ensure raw materials are staged for processing, in line with requirements.

Production Preparation

• Set up the room and IBCs for production activities.
• Prepare solutions for production activities as per SOP.

Routine Support Tasks

• Clean work area(s) and equipment before and after processing of materials as per SOP and cleaning checklist
• Perform routine equipment checks and transfer of equipment.
• Collect samples of production area and equipment for testing
• Control contamination in area by flushing drains and pipes.
• Assist with sorting of defected products and discard/ minimise waste.
• Provide information to assist with campaign preparation.
• Identify and report on operational problems out of specification.

Reporting & Record Keeping

• Complete batch record labels
• Complete Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) sheets
• Perform half-hourly inspections of production area(s)
• Attend shift meetings.
• Provide information for completion of reports.
• Complete and consolidate standard documents.
• Maintain and update records and systems as required. ·       
• Assist with sorting of defected products and discard/ minimize waste.         
• Provide information to assist with campaign preparation. ·       
• Identify and report on operational problems out of specification.

Requirements

Requirements 

Background/experience

• National Certification (N3 Engineering) 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

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BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary)      

• Work with all key role players to ensure effective supply to PO and a Monthly Sales performance of OTIF > 95%.
• Update sales forecasts.
• Carry out master data updates.
• Maintain invoicing and associated documentation process on SAP for all local and export shipments.
• Ensure timeous invoicing and delivery of finished products and samples to customers.
• Verifying all associated documents comply with IATA, Customs, and Legal regulations for narcotics and hazardous goods critical for Customs clearance.
• Liaise with the various internal role players in finalising the despatch of material.
• Co-ordinate despatch of material with approved freight forwarders for local and export shipments.
• Tracking export and local shipments and updating customers on the status thereof.
• Ensuring customer invoices and associated documents are processed and sent to customers to facilitate payment within agreed payment terms.
• Uplifting and tracking orders being returned /imported.
• Various ad-hoc duties assigned within the Supply Chain Department.
• Complete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOP's, protocols, and associated documentation.
• Comply with GMP requirements as outlined by Company SOP's and written instructions in all tasks and activities.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary)  

• Must have the ability to plan work with an honest approach.
• Able to work in a team and independently as and when required.
• Must be able to identify and solve problems relating to delivery and quality thereof.
• Must understand GMP, FDA, and EU regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good data-capturing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must have a good attendance record and sober habits.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and supplier relations.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:        

• Minimum of grade 12/Matric.
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, as per the NQF framework.
• Shipping/Sales Invoicing experience advantageous.
• ERP (SAP) experience is advantageous.
• Must be computer literate, MS Windows, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must possess excellent administrative skills and the ability to plan and work logically and systematically.
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in Supply Chain and/or Sales & Marketing.
• Experience in exports and shipping advantageous.

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Description

• Fine Chemicals requires the services of a highly competent and experienced Stores Assistant for the Supply Chain Department. 
• To qualify for these positions the most suitable candidates must fulfill the following requirements. 

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:       

• Minimum Education Qualification – Matric/Grade 12.
• Must be computer literate, MS Windows, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in a stores/warehouse environment would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid forklift driver’s license or have the ability to be trained as a forklift driver.
• Ability to plan and work logically and systematically.

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary)     

• Ensure that all raw materials are issued accurately and timeously to Production with strict adherence to cGMP protocols and principles and elimination of lost time.
• Perform Forklift duties as and when required.
• Accurately capture all data on the SAP system
• Assist with inventory controls and stock counts.
• Systematic filing of relevant documentation
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the raw materials store decanting facility, flammable store, off-loading bay, gas storage area
• Delivery of sundry items to various departments
• Other ad-hoc duties as required (all store-related duties within his scope)
• Complete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOPs, protocols, and associated documentation.
• Comply with GMP requirements as outlined by Company SOP’s and written instructions in all tasks and activities.
• Ensure that products are stored according to the required SOP’s and documentation.
• Ensure all sections within the department maintain compliance with company GMP standards.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary):   

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Highly motivated with a good work ethic.
• Willing to work overtime and possibly shifts as and when required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication (written and verbal) with good data-capturing skills.
• Must be of sober habits and good attendance record.
• Interpersonal skills and customer relations.