Job Vacancies at Adcock Ingram

Key Outputs 

Machine Operation and Setup:

• Operate two Sheetline Extruders, including machine setup, start-up, production management, and shutdown procedures.
• Perform changeovers on multiple die sizes (28”, 40”, 54”, 60”) as needed for varying production requirements, ensuring minimal downtime.

Quality Assurance and Documentation:

• Maintain sheeting product quality standards by conducting in-process sampling and quality checks per SOPs.
• Generate daily production batch documentation and records, verifying each step adheres to GMP and quality requirements.
• Accurately complete daily Oracle batch processing to record production transactions, materials, and outputs.

Compliance with Safety and GMP Standards:

• Adhere to and enforce GMP standards for pharmaceutical plastic production, following all relevant SOPs.
• Follow OHS Act safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring all team members comply with safety protocols.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance:

• Identify and resolve machine and product quality issues on Sheetlines, implementing solutions to optimize performance and maintain product standards.
• Control waste and scrap rates by analysing root causes and implementing corrective measures to minimize material loss.
• Perform regular cleaning of extruders and dies, conducting minor maintenance tasks to ensure consistent machine performance.

Supporting Production Processes:

• Actively participate in team tasks within the Sheeting Section, providing support where needed to meet overall production goals.
• Take on hopper-filler tasks across all extrusion sections as required, ensuring consistent material feed and smooth operation.

Waste and Efficiency Management:

• Track and reduce machine downtime through proactive problem-solving and maintenance, maintaining efficient operation within the Sheeting Section.

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science.
• Technical qualification or certification in a relevant field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Engineering) advantageous.
• Basic Plastic Skills Level II Certificate (recommended).
• Basic Computer Literacy (with proficiency in SCADA and Oracle systems as a plus).

Experience:

• 3–4 years of experience in basic machine operation, preferably within the plastic manufacturing industry (extrusion, injection/blow moulding, etc.)
• Proven experience operating industrial machinery or equivalent automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• 3 months of experience working with batch documentation and production reports.

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Machine Preparation and Start-up

•  Inspect and clean equipment at the start of each shift, verifying operational readiness.
•  Program the blending machine with the specified blend recipe, ensuring accuracy in SCADA setup.
•  Confirm all raw materials are available and meet the quality specifications based on the Batch Mixing Report (BMR).

Production and Blending Operation

•  Operate the blending machine following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitoring temperature, weight, and cycle timing.
•  Ensure precise measurement and mixing of raw materials, comparing against BMR.
•  Select batch sizes and initiate blending cycles according to production plans.

Quality Control and Monitoring

•  Regularly inspect printouts and graphs to verify compliance with weight, temperature, and blend standards.
•  Monitor quality parameters throughout the blending process, troubleshooting any discrepancies to prevent defective batches.

Documentation and Reporting

•  Complete all production batch records accurately and maintain all required documentation, including SOP compliance and quality logs.
•  Generate daily Oracle batches, recording transactions related to materials and outputs.

Equipment Maintenance

•  Perform routine and preventative maintenance on blending machines and associated equipment before, during, and after production.
•  Conduct basic troubleshooting and fault diagnostics, resolving common issues or escalating to maintenance teams when necessary.

Health, Safety, and GMP Compliance

•  Comply with all GMP, safety, and SOP standards, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
•  Actively participate in safety drills and adhere to OHS Act guidelines.

Supporting Cross-Functional Operations

• Provide relief for other roles, such as hopper filling, as directed by the supervisor, ensuring continuity in production.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science.
• Technical qualification or certification in a relevant field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Engineering) advantageous.
• Basic Computer Literacy (with proficiency in SCADA and Oracle systems as a plus).

 Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years in a similar production role, preferably in plastic or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proven experience operating industrial blending machinery or equivalent automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a regulated environment.

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Key Job Outputs:

• Receipt of Raw Material at Compounding as per SOP
• Preparation of Raw Material for Compounding as per SOP
• Obtain a COA for raw materials when assay and /or loss or drying is required
• Make photocopies of any document required by the department
• Batch weighing as per SOP
• Ensure that there are sufficient plastics bags and securiseals for weighing
• Ensure that there is sufficient pallets and tote bins for weighing
• Ensure that each weighed batch is covered as per SOP
• Batch compounding as per SOP
• Assist with pre-compounding checks (Conductivity water samples for pH etc.)
• Drug Manufacturing as per SOP
• Cleaning of all areas in the Department as per SOP
• Tank cleaning and sanitisation when necessary
• Requirements
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry