Process Operator

GSK•Zebulon, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Operator you will operates, challenges and cleans equipment, according to appropriate SOPs, JSAs, and batch documents to deliver high quality products manufactured in a safe way to fulfil the needs of the supply chain. You will monitor equipment for excessive rejects. You will perform all duties in accordance with regulatory and OSHA requirements. You will resolve minor downtime occurrences within performance expectations and identifies improvement opportunities to drive business results. You will have the ability to changeover and set up equipment to design specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1+ year of manufacturing or production experience.
Ability to handle up to 40 lbs. and perform regular physical tasks.
Willingness to work shift patterns, including 12-hour shifts when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with equipment setup, changeovers and routine operational checks.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn instrumentation and controls.
Experience using human machine interfaces (HMIs) or production data systems.
Ability to read and complete technical documentation accurately.
Familiarity with continuous improvement tools like 5S, standard work or basic problem solving.
Able to follow written and verbal instructions clearly and reliably.
Comfortable using basic computer applications and learning production systems.
Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills
Basic computer skills and understanding and operational computer skills, MS Word, and MS Excel.
Ability to work accurately with figures and information
Ability to use and analyze data effectively
Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to learn the operation, read gauges and instrumentation, and any equipment related to the production of medical devices and/or pharmaceutical products

Responsibilities

Operates, challenges, replenishes consumable supplies, cleans equipment, and all the duties needed by the business in accordance with cGMPs, Batch Documentation, SOPs, ZSPs and JSAs as required and responsible for maintaining inspection readiness of area with minimal supervision.
Actively participates and owns monitoring equipment for excessive rejects/ stoppages and utilizes performance data to escalate any problems occurring in the area that affects product quality, safety and other aspects of line performance.
Trained in the GSK Production System standards (i.e., 5s, standard work, problem solving, Gemba, process confirmations, and performance management) towards the goal of Zero Accidents, Zero Defects, and Zero Waste.
Participates in performance management entry, steps 1-3 of problem solving, and performing/maintaining OSW and 5S.
Delivers against safety, quality, waste & performance objectives defined by strategy deployment and identifies and recommends areas for process improvement or alternative operating methods to increase efficiency.
Recognized as an expert on operations/process and possesses the ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment production stoppages. Operator possesses considerable knowledge of the job and is reliable and able to produce high quality and high quantity work.
Utilizes systems/applications required for job performance (i.e., DELTA, my Learning, Free Weigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, SAP basic transactions for meeting production supply, etc.).
Works in coordination with other associates, assistants, and/or technicians to carry out daily job responsibilities, including recognizing and assisting with troubleshooting technical issues and providing information to the next supervisory level.
Demonstrates the ability to describe the technological theory of operation, product flow through equipment, and able to identify the function and purpose of all sensors, limit switches, and proximity sensors.
Demonstrates the ability to conduct equipment set up changeovers and start of batch activities to the designed specifications without start up issues.
Ability to certify on multiple technologies and flow to the work as needed by the business.
Ability to certify on multiple technologies and flow to the work as needed by the business.