What you need to know
We are currently seeking a Production Operator for our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Carlow.
This is initially a 11-month fixed term contract on a 24/7 shift pattern.

Your new job
Key duties and responsibilities:

• Operate and/or monitor production activities and support equipment. Equipment will include, yet is not limited to, parts washers, autoclaves, portable tank CIP/SIP/storage panels, Vial Washer, Depyro Tunnel, Debagger and filling machines.

• Clean room cleaning, housekeeping and materials management in all production areas while focusing on continuous process improvement using Lean Principles.

• Manage equipment flow, including  tracking soiled and clean hold times, proper labelling and inventory management of clean and sterile equipment using Kanbans and automated MES system to set QC status and expiry of sterile equipment.

• Maintain process equipment, completing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting and repairs where qualified to perform tasks.

• Participate effectively in writing/revising/rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials for various IPT systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.

• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, preferrable GMP setting.

• Report, standards, policy writing skills required.

• Sterile filling processes and equipment experience.

• Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to Irish, European and International Codes, Standards and Practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job related computer applications required.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment and with external customers.

• Self-motivated.

• Flexible approach.

• Effective time-management and multi-tasking skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.

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