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Job Description
- Gains and uses qualifications to perform process steps as necessary to support continuous operations, in accordance with Batch Record manufacturing instructions and current labor standards in order to safely and efficiently manufacture a quality product.
- Calculates and accurately weighs the required ingredient quantities used in production based on batch record, product type, and available raw materials. Documents and labels the materials weighed.
- Assembles, disassembles, and cleans equipment and parts used for manufacturing in accordance with the applicable GMP procedure to ensure proper operation and cleanliness of the equipment.
- Performs daily review of batch documentation for accuracy and completeness. At the end of the batch, reviews all batch documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting batch for review.
- Monitors and documents the critical process parameters during the manufacturing process.
- Responds to and resolves process & equipment problems independently. Notifies Section Lead and/or Supervisors and works with other departments (Quality Assurance, Engineering, Technical Services, R&D, etc.) to facilitate resolution of issues.
- Works with Quality Assurance and Engineering to ensure the manufacturing process meets quality specifications.
- Understands the production schedules and works independently to meet the production goals.
- Trains new employees, new positions, processes, and retrains as necessary.
- Aids Section Leader in assigning qualified personnel as required to meet weekly production schedule including overtime scheduling as needed.
- Complies with and enforces GMP/GDP standards in order to minimize cross contamination, holding personnel directly accountable for compliance.
- Ensures housekeeping standards are followed and area is maintained during shift.
- Follows all departmental and company safety policies in order to prevent injury to self and others.
- Backfills associates in the processing rooms as needed, including packaging areas when required.
- Trains and audits production employees to ensure current approved SOP’s are followed.
- Supports and promotes all Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives to ensure compliance with corporate and other regulations.
- Performs other duties in order to meet department's production schedule or to comply with cGMPs.
- Works as a member of the team to achieve all outcomes.
- Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements.
- Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
- Ensures area housekeeping / 5S initiatives are sustained, and all other relevant duties as assigned.
- Works as a member of the team to achieve all outcomes.
- Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Associate degree preferred.
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- Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in Food/OTC or other FDA regulated manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing highly preferred.
- Experience in weighing, pharmacy, dispensing, kitting, mixing, compounding, blending, or formulating highly preferred.