Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

1 week ago


Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Apotex Full time

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex Inc. is a global health company that specializes in the production of high-quality, affordable medicines for patients worldwide. With a presence in over 75 countries, Apotex employs a team of almost 7,200 people in manufacturing, research and development, and commercial operations.

Job Summary

As a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician at Apotex, you will be responsible for manufacturing products that meet patient, customer, and company requirements. You will work within a team environment to execute all manufacturing activities, including batch manufacturing records, clean-in-place processes, and steam-in-place processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform all duties according to established safety standards and company policies.
  • Complete all documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Access Apotex's intranet to locate and utilize relevant standard operating procedures, material safety data sheets, and company policies.
  • Notify the Production Supervisor in the event of a departure from procedure, product defect, safety incident, or other non-conformance event observed.
  • Recommend amendments to existing standard operating procedures for improvements.
  • Participate in audits to promote a culture of department compliance.
  • Participate in incidents or non-conformance investigations to identify and correct root causes.
  • Ensure that company policies and regulations/procedures with respect to safety/quality compliance are implemented and followed.

Productivity and Equipment

  • Safely operate all required equipment and machinery, including those used to manufacture, store, clean, and transport production-related assets.
  • Effectively process batches within specifications to meet department batch execution targets by ensuring optimal cycle time in support of schedule adherence.
  • Dismantle, clean, sanitize, and assemble processing equipment according to established standard operating procedures to ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance and meet department changeover targets in support of reliability and productivity goals.
  • Prepare and control process units for start-up, shutdown, and demonstrate troubleshooting skills. Ability to adjust equipment, valves, pumps, and process equipment for maintenance.
  • Understand and operate automated systems (Clean In Place & Steam In Place) with the use of Human Machine Interface/Computerized control panels as per applicable procedures.
  • Execute applicable SAP transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Identify and help eliminate potential barriers in an effort to reduce downtime.
  • Ensure the proper selection, care, and use of tools, parts, and equipment while performing all job-related duties.
  • Provide assistance to senior team members, including set-up issues and investigations.
  • Provide process feedback to Technical Operations with respect to new products or current product improvements.

Teamwork

  • Show teamwork by assuming responsibility for team goal setting to contribute to the team's performance on a daily basis.
  • Actively seek and accept positive and constructive feedback from senior team members.
  • Contribute to ongoing team growth and success in support of team and department goals.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and written, in English.
  • Identify Continuous Improvement (CI) and help implement action steps to optimize and improve efficiency rates, changeover times, and product quality for existing and new products.
  • Capacity to effectively execute process improvements and participate in department projects or initiatives.
  • Work in a safe manner, collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
  • Demonstrate behaviors that exhibit our organizational values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
  • Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs, including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
  • All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Minimum High School diploma.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to utilize computerized/automated systems, computer software packages, including email, Excel, Word.
    • Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
    • Demonstrated ability to facilitate the exchange of information among the team during bulk manufacturing.
    • Strong two-way communication and listening skills.
    • Understanding of cGMP and ability to work in accordance with all departmental requirements.
    • Able to lift between 5 to 20 kg and must be able to bend, reach, push/pull mobile equipment, bulk tank for duration of shift.
  • Experience: Experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment executing manufacturing instructions and using automated Clean In Place & Steam In Place systems is preferred.


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