Production Specialist - Full Time, Permanent (Night Shift - 8PM - 6:30AM

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

This position provides front line leadership while performing operational, administrative and logistical activities in support of the manufacturing/packaging of drug products. The preferred candidate has a working knowledge of packaging equipment and processes with an understanding of lean concepts to drive a culture of continuous improvement. 

How you’ll spend your day

• Works directly with packaging Operations and Warehouse teams to ensure inventory accuracy 
• Leads Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) sessions to solve complex problems while driving continuous performance improvements within Operations 
• Collaborates with Warehouse/Scheduling team to predict and prevent unplanned downtime within packaging department  
• Works independently with minimal guidance 
• Maintains flexible work schedule to support production 
• Supports daily production with batch paperwork from start to finish including batch record retrieval, goods issuance, and returns  
• Performs completed batch record review; address any corrections with appropriate individual(s) or shift 
• Works closely with QA to ensure documentation accuracy and RTF (Right the First Time) 
• Performs ERP transactions for components/bulk while ensuring line bins and Idocs are addressed daily with appropriate actions 
• Investigates any inventory discrepancies and works with team to correct any issues 
• Provides ERP training to support operations including new hire initial training to the department 
• Provides real time support for operations concerning inventory, ERP systems, batch paperwork, CDC and any other duties assigned 
• Performs new hire training as needed 
• Develops weekly inventory reports for all packaging lines and report out at tier/line boards  
• Performs CDC Factory job schedule input for all packaging lines on a daily basis to ensure data accuracy 
• Assists with the execution of ownership improvement plans for operations 
• Performs job functions in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), and Batch Record instructions 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned 

Your experience and qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience: 

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer Associate’s/Technical/bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience within manufacturing operations industry will be considered.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a regulated industry.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership role.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities 

• Strong computer proficiency skills with knowledge of ERP inventory systems 
• Motivate and lead others. 
• Self-directed with ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
• Interact positively with co-workers, team, and supervision.
• Ability to train team.

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to routinely wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, powered air purifying respirator, gloves, etc. 
• May be required to stand for prolonged periods of time. 
• Occasionally lifting or moving heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance. 

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