Manufacturing Operator

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Noumed Life Sciences is an emerging pharmaceutical company based in Maidenhead, Berkshire focusing on cGMP, solid dosage generic pharmaceuticals. The company has been officially trading since April of 2017 and is able to offer all employees an exceptional insight into the development of a new pharmaceutical company, giving them autonomy and broad learning. We offer a generous pension scheme, 23 days holiday, ample free parking, and an onsite gym.

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing operator keen to further their career. Under supervision of the Manufacturing supervisor, the successful candidate will be involved in all Manufacturing activities including equipment sanitation and set up, preparation of manufacturing/product materials, operation and troubleshooting of equipment and carrying out the manufacturing processes for solid dose pharmaceuticals.

This shift pattern will be a rotating shift - 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected (post training) to be able to verify and prepare manufacturing material and equipment for production run.
• Partake confidently in the manufacturing machine set up and changeovers for manufacturing operations. This includes following work instructions for equipment set up/ changeovers and following all work standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Post training, responsible for operating manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with company SOP, as directed.
• Required to follow escalation protocols in a timely manner when troubleshooting efforts fail.
• Responsible for the carrying out the manufacturing processes to produce oral solid dosage forms that are within product specifications and meet all quality standards.
• Responsible for working alongside of maintenance when escalation to maintenance support is needed for a mechanical issue.
• Responsible for personal, production room and equipment sanitation
• Must be able to develop an understanding of batch record information, using basic mathematical skills, records preparing accurate and complete information.
• Responsible for being actively engaged in all technical training, as well as compliance and other training required as a member of the operations team.
• In time will help with the training of new operators alongside the Senior Operators.
• Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) safety regulations and SOPs.
• Maintains good housekeeping throughout the shift in the work areas.
• Works as a team member with other members of the Noumed operations team to meet and/or exceed quality and production goals.

Required Skills

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language for the purpose of reading documents, product labels and instructions.
• Good computer skills
• Must have good written skills for the purpose of accurately completing compliance documentation for manufacturing operations.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others and work in a team-based environment.
• Organisational skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detailed instructions.
• Basic problem-solving capabilities for the purpose of troubleshooting issues in the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime when needed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

COVID-19 considerations:
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Plastic shield at work stations
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Work remotely:

• No