Relief Technician (DAYS)

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

Position Summary

The Technician II performs operational and technical work across multiple areas, ensuring safe and efficient execution of their job duties while promoting Pharmavite's Operating Values.  Sets up and operates production equipment, leads problem-solving efforts, drives process changes, performs equipment maintenance and participates in cross-functional teams and projects while increasing their department capabilities.

Responsibilities

         Communicates and aligns to ensure smooth flow of correct materials into site production operations in accordance with production schedules.

Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Identifies and performs adjustments to improve quality and production during operation to meet all requirements, including line speeds, daily production output, and required changeover times.

         Leads root cause problem-solving with urgency and ensures team uses Lean Methodologies such as 5S, fixing defects, completion of Clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL), and change-over reductions. Follows up on corrective actions.

         Leads and coordinates equipment changeovers and work assignments.

Sets up and operates equipment.

Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment by performing regular inspections and completing assigned preventive maintenance work orders.

         Learns to perform complex repairs by assisting in diagnosing and repairing equipment.

         Promotes a culture of safety within the team ensuring all members participate in required programs and attend scheduled departmental safety meetings.

         Leads, mentors, and develops team members to meet or exceed daily shift Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable an agile workforce that is cross-trained on multiple pieces of equipment/processes and functions.

         Possess strong problem-solving skills, and the technical knowledge to troubleshoot production matters related to quality and/or operational issues while meeting deadlines.

         Maintains all required documentation including cleaning logs, maintenance logs, and production records.

         Utilizes a continuous improvement mindset, identifying key losses to improve throughput and yield. 

         Ensures that respective areas and departments are audit ready at any time.

         Performs other related duties as assigned to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education 

HS Diploma or equivalent education and experience/knowledge required.

Certification

Must have or complete PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification training.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of related experience and successful completion of the Pharmavite Technician Program. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

         Demonstrates the technical and administrative competence to initiate revisions to existing documents, troubleshoot existing procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

         Performs work consistently by adhering to established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and customer requirements with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Instructions (JI).

         Application of basic math skills, to include addition, multiplication, and division to calculate and adjust equipment, calculate parameters,