Process Operator – Teamleader Grade 6 (Epping) needed at Aspen Pharma Group

Description

• Fine Chemicals requires the services of a Process Operator (Teamleader) for the Operations Department. To qualify for this position the candidate must fulfil the following requirements

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and or relevant Commercial/Engineering diploma would be an advantage.
• Supervisory certificate/diploma would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 1-3 years working experience as a Grade 5 Process Operator.
• Must have an aptitude for process understanding
• Must have the ability to be trained and of good health. (Intake medical examination will be done as a condition of employment)
• Previous process operator experience in a manufacturing plant is required.
• Must be part of the emergency response team (i.e. firefighter, first aider, evacuation warden, or H&S representative).
• Must be Computer literate and able to use the following computer packages MS Office & SAP

 BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (but not limited to):

• Plan, lead, allocate and manage departmental activities, resources, and tasks in accordance with agreed budgets, service/delivery targets, and daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• To become conversant in the operation of production equipment/machines according to set procedures and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for operational management and measurement.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans and actions.
• Manage departmental absenteeism and draft shift and overtime rooster.
• Conduct pre-shift and handover meetings.
• Plan changeovers with relevant engineering personnel
• Check machines during production process.
• Ensure that teams update production scoreboards daily.
• Monitor the execution of production plans and take corrective measures where necessary. Ensure that contingency plans are developed and implemented.
• Understand and comply with all relevant SOP’s and work instructions.
• To follow instructions as guided by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensures regular housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and healthy work environment according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) requirements are met.
• Understand and comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures whilst performing his/her duties.
• Participate in driving production performance (KPIs).
• Drive operational excellence in production.
• Responsible for ensuring that the running of manufacturing process centres in line with cGMP and QMS are adhered to.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Must be adaptable and display flexibility.
• Encourage and motivate team members and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Must be able to work and perform under pressure in a highly regulated environment.
• Must be numerate and show attention for accuracy.
• Must be of sober habits and be willing to work shifts and overtime as operationally required.