Manufacturing Technician

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Aeropak Manufacturing team. The role is responsible for the manufacture of bulk pharmaceutical products, mostly liquids, creams, and lotions in a GMP compliant clean environment and recording these activities on GMP/inventory control documentation systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Work efficiently and effectively to work schedules based on manufacturing plans.
• Follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ensure starting materials, components, cleaning materials and consumable parts are available.
• Make entries onto the inventory system (IFS) on a timely basis.
• Ensure good housekeeping and GMP standards in all areas.
• Take an active part in daily manufacturing meetings on the factory floor.
• Maintain a safe working environment by working safely and following all Health & Safety procedures.
• Be responsible for site Health & Safety, fire evacuation and first aid in the absence of the Manufacturing Shift Leader.

Minimum requirements:

• Have experience as a Manufacturing Operator.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience of working in a busy production/manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive ‘can do’ approach and flexible.
• Good numerical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working within a regulated manufacturing/production environment (e.g., pharmaceutical, food production environment) and associated documentation.
• Be a competent computer user.
• Be punctual and hardworking.

You would ideally have the following attributes and/or experience:

• Have previous experience leading a small team in the absence of the Manufacturing Shift Leader.
• Have previous experience in training others.