Process Operator (1st Shift)

GSK•Zebulon, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines and is the largest Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site for GSK in North America. The Process Operator operates, challenges, and cleans equipment according to SOPs, JSAs, and batch documents to ensure high-quality products are manufactured safely to meet supply chain needs. This role involves monitoring equipment for excessive rejects, performing duties in accordance with regulatory and OSHA requirements, resolving minor downtime issues, and identifying improvement opportunities. The operator will also be responsible for equipment changeovers and setups to design specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1+ years Pharma/Manufacturing experience
Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs. of materials
Ability to work up to 12.5 hrs. in one shift (If required)
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.
Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, balance, crawl, crouch, reach, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, feel, talk, hear, lift, and perform tasks as defined by the specific role.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to wear gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing as required by the specific job role.
Ability to learn at a rapid pace to support training module expectations
Must be able to work inside a manufacturing environment where there may be exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, and various drug compounds as the specific role mandates.
Must be able to flow to the work as needed and operate at a high energy fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Ability to work accurately with figures and information.
Ability to use and analyze data effectively.
Knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Competent to perform data entry, utilize computers and HMIs.
Knowledgeable of all applications to the area (i.e., DELTA, my Learning, Free Weigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, SAP basic transactions for meeting production supply etc.).
Visual inspection and attention to detail
Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow detailed documentation.
Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Operates, challenges, replenishes consumable supplies, cleans equipment, and performs all duties needed by the business in accordance with cGMPs, Batch Documentation, SOPs, ZSPs and JSAs as required.
Maintains inspection readiness of the 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.
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.