Production Operator

Job Summary

Responsible, in conjunction with the immediate supervisor, for shift output, quality, and yield in compliance with the requirements of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all products produced conform to the approved specification.
• Ensure all materials required for the batch are booked in, documented accurately, and conform to the packaging instruction and batch packaging record.
• Ensure sampling tests are carried out at the required frequency.
• Conduct visual inspections at the required frequencies.
• Liaise with the QA department for support in area/line clearances and any other specific quality issues that may arise during production.
• Approve area/line clearances and pre-production samples as required and in accordance with defined procedures.
• Collect QC samples as specified in the batch packaging record.
• Ensure consistent adherence to operating, quality, machine cleaning, and safety procedures in production.
• Report deviations to the immediate supervisor.
• Monitor yields against goals and take timely corrective actions when necessary.
• Address machine downtime in a timely manner.
• Achieve the desired level of competency as outlined in the relevant training plan.
• Ensure that all batch packaging records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that quantities of good products and rejects are accurately recorded.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and ensure that cleaning logbooks, LUMAC logs, and other production floor logs are completed and kept up to date.
• Work positively with all Team Leaders, Engineers, and the Packaging Manager/Business Unit Manager at all times.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed at all times and report any defects immediately to the Safety Officer, Packaging Manager, or Business Unit Manager.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding changes in shift patterns at short notice.
• Carry out additional tasks as required from time to time in accordance with the overall goals of the company.
• Assist in technical aspects and projects as required by the Packaging Manager.