Jobs at Aspen Pharma Group

Plan, direct, conduct and facilitate on the job training activities in respective production area, targeted upskilling of workforce in line with strategic direction set for Capability as well as ensure new employees are trained to assume assigned roles, and current employees’ skills and knowledge are aligned with work responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Training development

• Develop curricula for specific roles, in collaboration with departmental management and support functions
• Develop material for training programs and review, evaluate and modify existing and proposed programs
• Develop relevant assessment tools, on-the-job observations (practical observations) and job aids

Training planning and administration

• Prepare and administer site training programs
• Plan and track training activities
• Coordinate with managers and SMEs to ensure software and equipment training are up-to-date and content is aligned with SOPs and departmental/ technical requirements
• Maintain training records for employees in production area and report on training activities, as required
• Ensure compliant documentation is kept of training activities
• Support and assist other departmental work when necessary to maintain current understanding of needs

Training facilitation

• Conduct training programs and sessions, as applicable to the production area
• Train on applicable procedures and processes as per regulatory requirements
• Administer and evaluate training assessments
• Assess and evaluate on-the-job application after completion of the training
• Put measures in place to address competency gaps after the training
• Deliver topic-specific training as required
• Understand and train on applicable procedures and processes required in regulatory requirements

Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 6 years' relevant experience
• Pharmaceutical industry experience and/ or experience working in a production environment
• Understanding of training procedures and techniques
• Technical experience in automated packaging / manufacturing in the Steriles environment
• National Diploma in relevant technical field (Engineering or Trade Test), or a related discipline

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS:

• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills

ASPEN COMPETENCIES:

• Meeting Deadlines
• Finalising Outputs
• Making Decisions
• Customer Awareness
• Interrogating Information

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• Ensure evaluation and control of products and materials are tested in accordance with quality procedures, standards and specifications to meet planned requirements. Monitor and manage the QC lab activities. Guide the unit through team leaders, management of direct reports and unit performance.

Duties & Tasks (Description of the main duties & responsibilities associated with the role):
Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Interpret, implement, and coordinate systems, processes, policies and procedures in the unit
• Provide input into existing systems, procedures and policies that impact in-process control activities in value stream operations
• Provide input into the functional financial plan/ budget based on operational requirements
• Ensure availability and optimal allocation of resources within unit
• Perform human resources functions to ensure optimal management of unit and reporting sections
• Manage collaboration and coordination between reporting units
• Review and approve maintenance and calibration schedules
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and calibrated according to SOPs and schedules
• Approve compliance of QC lab preparation and testing activities to GMP, quality standards, and product specifications
• Ensure all testing is carried out as agreed/ scheduled
• Ensure lab outputs meet the agreed standard
• Ensure staff are trained on SOPs
• Review and approve operational changes to SOPs and processes
• Ensure queries are resolved in time and within policy
• Update internal and external customers on progress of queries timeously to meet the agreed schedule
• Ensure unit’s activities comply with operating guidelines and policies for the organisation and function.
• Monitor and correct compliance with legislation, policies and procedures to impact on the effectiveness of QC activities

Requirements
Background/experience

• 7 years’ related work experience
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree preferred