Manufacturing Operator

Roche • Tucson, AZ

4d • $43,300 - $80,300

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator contributes to reliable product and supply production by collaborating with a team to operate automated equipment and systems across assembly, printing, filling, and kitpack manufacturing operations. The role involves identifying and escalating safety, equipment, and product issues; using validated software and systems to maintain processes, batch records, and inventory control; and ensuring production documentation complies with quality system regulations. The operator may train new employees on low-complexity tasks and share best practices. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to identify business improvement opportunities, are required.

This is an essential position supporting organizational goals and requires attendance on weekends, holidays, and during emergency or exceptional conditions. The operator executes manufacturing processes and equipment operations according to production records and procedures, maintains quality and safety standards, supports continuous improvement, collaborates across shifts and functions, and assists with onboarding new employees and contractors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.
• Experience with validated software systems used to maintain quality, inventory, and processes.
• Familiarity with sensors, motors, cylinders, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean or continuous improvement.
• Experience with Google products such as Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work accurately and adapt in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing timelines.
• Ability to use technology associated with the industry and precision tools.
• Ability to maintain prompt, regular, and reliable worksite attendance.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, and crouch for a combined four or more hours per day.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive, consistent movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Good near visual acuity to perform activities throughout assigned processes.
• Ability to work around fixed equipment and machinery, work from lifts and ladders, manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies, operate multiple controls and machinery concurrently, and wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and during emergency or exceptional conditions.

Responsibilities

• Execute assembly, filling, labeling, and packaging processes using equipment of varying complexity and following manufacturing records and operating procedures to meet production targets.
• Perform basic transactions in complex systems and controls in a regulated manufacturing environment, including receiving, processing, building products or materials, facilitating material availability, and completing SAP transactions or confirmations.
• Set up, operate, and clean automated systems and equipment; monitor operations and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Participate in protocol and validation execution.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in one or more production areas.
• Contribute to daily end-of-shift reports and pass-downs.
• Maintain Right to Operate and ensure processes are performed safely and healthfully.
• Identify and escalate potential hazards and provide feedback during investigations of safety hazards, incidents, and near misses using safety reporting tools.
• Perform quality-system tasks and transactions to support quality objectives.
• Maintain audit readiness and be prepared to answer questions about processes during audits.
• Complete accurate system transactions to ensure material traceability and inventory accuracy, including receipt, storage, and issuance of materials.
• Provide feedback on nonconformance investigations, rework, and corrective actions.
• Maintain 95% or higher internal training compliance.
• Perform 6S activities, gather or meet cycle times, develop and follow standard work, and identify and implement process improvements using lean tools.
• Participate and contribute in tier meetings.
• May collect data for daily metrics and operational excellence initiatives and improvements.
• Collaborate proactively with peers in other shifts and functions to achieve daily targets.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• The position qualifies for company benefits detailed at a linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED