Manufacturing Operator I

Job Title : Manufacturing Operator 1

FLSA Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt / Hourly Professional

Work Location : Fall River, MA

Work Hours : First Shift : 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM (Flexibility is requested based on business needs)

Reports To : Manufacturing Supervisor

Salary Range : $18 -$29

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to be part of manufacturing metered dose inhalation (MDI) products in a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

Multifunctional Role

This job is a multifunctional role. The primary nature of this job is to serve as a Manufacturing Operator. As a secondary requirement, this position will be expected to provide support to other operational functions to include but not limited to Warehouse Operations, Packaging Operations, and Facilities Operations.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Operator performs all functions relating to the production of MDI (Meted doses inhaler) products; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Incumbents in this position are responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Dispensing raw material and primary packing materials as per work order and checking of raw material and primary packing materials.
• Ensure the proper planning and execution of batches.
• Performing cleaning and sanitation of production area and machinery as per respective procedures.
• Daily monitoring of production performance.
• Perform manufacturing processes and document activities in batch records and logbooks.
• Machine operation with minimum rejections and maximum outputs while maintaining quality standards within the standard norms.
• Operating equipment and performing necessary maintenance on machinery.
• Ensure equipment upkeep in co-ordination with engineering for preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Maintaining inventory of machine parts, tools and accessories.
• Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Collaborate with packaging, maintenance, quality teams for cross functional activities.
• Ensure status labelling at all stages of manufacturing, filling and cleaning.
• Identifying and assisting in any corrective actions.
• Perform, check and ensure calibration / verification of instruments, equipment and weighing balances as per schedule.
• Perform line clearance checks.
• Wearing appropriate PPE as stated in the SOP before entering any processing areas.
• Following procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Performing other related duties assigned.
• Be able to operate computer systems with ease.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and related documents.
• Basic understanding of deviation, CAPA, change control, FMECA , OOS,OOT and OOAC.

Other Responsibilities

Training and Safety

All employees must undergo various training activities at the start of their employment. New trainings and re-trainings will occur periodically. Operators may be required cross-train in all areas of the manufacturing operations. Employees must strictly adhere to all safety, health, and environmental guidelines at all times and ensure that all safety precaution are being taken during handling of machines.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India's pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of ther emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare. The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees, who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future. Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla's focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.