Operator (Port Elizabeth) 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
• Optimise 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 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