Job Title:
About the Role:
The Manufacturing Process Technician plays a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. This individual is responsible for monitoring and adjusting manufacturing processes, troubleshooting any issues, and ensuring the quality of final products.
Responsibilities:
* Monitor and adjust manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and quality.
* Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
* Perform tasks related to the manufacture and inspection of sterile parenteral drugs, including operation and setup of manufacturing equipment, processing of parts and components, performing transactions in electronic systems, and cleaning and sanitization of production areas.
Hiring Requirements:
1. Manufacturing Process, Packing and Inspection Technicians are required to work a variety of shift patterns including days, 2, 3, and 4-cycle shifts.
2. Perform all operations with due care and attention and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Amgen requirements.
3. Involved in problem-solving and troubleshooting, including initiation and documentation of investigations.
4. Responsible for the performance of self-inspection Quality & Safety Audits within their functional area.
5. Part of a learning and development program which will include annual reviews and goal setting via the Maximizing Amgen Performance (MAP) process.
6. Responsible for the cross-training of other colleagues.
7. Responsible for the use, review, revision, and upgrade of operational documentation and peer review of operations.
8. Play a key role in the development of the manufacturing systems and will be responsible for continuous improvement initiatives, proactively identifying operational improvement opportunities or process-related issues.
9. Champions for safe working practices and safety initiatives within their functional area.
10. Carry out any sampling, testing, and inspections that may be required and will also carry out calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
11. Contribute and assist with Corporate, FDA, HPRA Auditors, and other regulatory bodies during company audits.
12. Carry out any other duty as may be designated by supervisor/management from time to time.
Qualifications:
* Educated to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent (minimum five passes including English and Mathematics required).
* A third-level qualification in a relevant discipline would be an advantage.
* Applicants should have some relevant experience in the operation of a manufacturing function in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar environment.
* Be a results-oriented person with excellent organization, communication, and team development skills with an ability to successfully interact with people, create a team environment, and generate cooperation.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver to team, site, and personal objectives.
* Demonstrated understanding and use of RFT techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience working with equipment utilized in the manufacture of parenteral products such as Automated Visual Inspection, filling lines, formulation vessels.
* Good mechanical aptitude.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work in a team environment and on one's own initiative.