Manufacturing Operator

Roche • Tucson, AZ

3d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator contributes to producing reliable products and supplies through effective operations in an empowered organization. As part of a dynamic team, this role collaborates with others to operate automated equipment and systems and perform complex tasks in assembly, printing, filling, and kitpack manufacturing operations. The operator recognizes and escalates safety, equipment, and product problems, supports production goals, and uses validated software and systems to maintain processes, batch records, and inventory control. Production documentation must comply with quality system regulations. The operator may provide low-complexity training to new employees and share best practices.

This is an essential position that requires attendance on weekends, holidays, and during emergency or exceptional conditions. The role requires reliable worksite attendance and the ability to work in a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Two 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.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and perform accurately in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to use industry-related technology and precision tools.
• Ability to maintain prompt, regular, and reliable worksite attendance, including weekends, holidays, and emergency or exceptional conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, or 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 and consistent wrist, hand, or finger movements and to have good near visual acuity.
• Ability to work around fixed equipment and machinery, from lifts and ladders, manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies, operate multiple controls and machinery concurrently, and wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with lean or continuous improvement.
• Experience with Google products such as Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Execute assembly, filling, labeling, and packaging processes using equipment of varying complexity and in accordance with manufacturing records and operating procedures.
• Produce finished intermediates and final kits while meeting production targets.
• Perform transactions in complex regulated manufacturing systems, including receiving, processing, building products and materials, facilitating material availability, and completing SAP transactions and 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 a safe and healthy work environment, address and escalate potential hazards, and provide feedback on safety hazards, incidents, and near misses using safety reporting tools.
• Perform quality-system tasks and transactions to support quality objectives and audit readiness.
• Maintain accurate system transactions, 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 in tier meetings and may collect data for daily metrics and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with peers across 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, with details provided through a linked benefits resource.

What This Job Offers

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