Job Description

Fine Chemicals requires the services of a Process Operator (Teamleader) for the Operations Department. To qualify for this position the candidate must fulfil the following requirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelors degree in pharmacy and or relevant Commercial/Engineering diploma would be an advantage.
• Supervisory certificate/diploma would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 1-3 years working experience as a Grade 5 Process Operator.
• Must have an aptitude for process understanding
• Must have the ability to be trained and of good health. (Intake medical examination will be done as a condition of employment)
• Previous process operator experience in a manufacturing plant is required.
• Must be part of the emergency response team (i.e. firefighter, first aider, evacuation warden, or H&S representative).
• Must be Computer literate and able to use the following computer packages MS Office & SAP

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (but not limited to):

• Plan, lead, allocate and manage departmental activities, resources, and tasks in accordance with agreed budgets, service/delivery targets, and daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• To become conversant in the operation of production equipment/machines according to set procedures and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for operational management and measurement.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans and actions.
• Manage departmental absenteeism and draft shift and overtime rooster.
• Conduct pre-shift and handover meetings.
• Plan changeovers with relevant engineering personnel
• Check machines during production process.
• Ensure that teams update production scoreboards daily.
• Monitor the execution of production plans and take corrective measures where necessary. Ensure that contingency plans are developed and implemented.
• Understand and comply with all relevant SOPs and work instructions.
• To follow instructions as guided by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensures regular housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and healthy work environment according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) requirements are met.
• Understand and comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures whilst performing his/her duties.
• Participate in driving production performance (KPIs).
• Drive operational excellence in production.
• Responsible for ensuring that the running of manufacturing process centres in line with cGMP and QMS are adhered to.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Must be adaptable and display flexibility.
• Encourage and motivate team members and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Must be able to work and perform under pressure in a highly regulated environment.
• Must be numerate and show attention for accuracy.
• Must be of sober habits and be willing to work shifts and overtime as operationally required.

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before the specified date. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Aspen Pharmacare