RSC Packing Operator

Job description

Details:

RSC Packing Operator

We are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative medicines and brands. Our products are used by millions of people around the world, helping them to do more, feel better and live longer. Employing close to 100,000 people globally, we have 87 manufacturing sites around the world.
Our pharmaceuticals business researches, develops and makes available medicines that treat a variety of serious and chronic diseases. We have medicines available or in development in a wide range of areas including:

• infectious diseases
• cancer
• epilepsy
• heart disease
• asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• HIV/AIDS

Ware Manufacturing Site:
Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form. The site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company's pipeline of new medicines in these dose forms, many of which are life saving medicines. A series of investments in new state-of-the-art equipment are being made that will support the delivery of a record number of new products. This must be achieved whilst consistently delivering outstanding quality, service and value to our patients.

Job Purpose:
The Packing operator role is responsible for the set up and running of multiple packing lines where pre­ assembled devices are packaged to a quality standard resulting in a pack containing device, labels, leaflets, cartons, trays etc. Product is manufactured ready for onward dispatch from warehouse.

Key responsibilities:

• To work as a flexible and motivated member of a team.

• To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work (SW) applicable and in which the individual has been trained.

• To act at all times in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), as defined in the Rules and
Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors ('Orange Guide') and report any issues.

• To act in a safe manner at all times (in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, and all other relevant legislation), and to use the GSK safety reporting systems to highlight potential hazards.

• To stay up-to-date with all training requirements (both 'classroom' courses and computer-based
'My learning' activities) as identified in the job-holder's training plan.

• To take part in 'continuous improvement' (CI) activities to highlight improvements to equipment and processes.

• To take part in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
processes.

• To set up batches (booking materials on to computer systems, physically bringing the materials onto line, and setting up batch information on SeaVision system etc.), checking all details against batch documentation.

• To operate various Packing lines, monitoring reject levels and responding to machine stoppages (identifying and correcting issues where possible and escalating to Engineering Technical Operator (ETO)/Technician where not); replenishing components (devices, labels, leaflets and cartons etc.) to ensure continuous production is maintained.

• To carry out routine In-Process Checks (IPCs) during batch manufacture, and where results fall out of specifications escalate to ETO/ Technician in accordance with SOPs and batch documentation.

• To perform all daily and weekly checks and critical device challenges to ensure the Packing machines and ancillary equipment operate within specification to ensure consistent quality of packaged devices.

• To complete all batch documentation in an accurate and timely manner including use of company Information Technology (IT) systems (including the 'Systems Applications & Products I Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning Solution' [SAP/MERPS], Activplant etc); to perform line clearance at the end of each batch to prevent cross contamination of the subsequent batch; to check all documentation is completed accurately.

• To order components from the warehouse to ensure adequate supplies are maintained, using the appropriate IT system; also dispatch finished packed devices to the warehouse.

• Material movements which will involve moving pallets of material and packed devices within the packing area and loading/un-loading materials from the conveyor handling system. All movements will be carried out using either a hand operated or electric pallet truck.

• To carry out all cleaning activities specified in area SOPs and SW.

• To take on additional roles within the department as agreed with the individual's manager and in accordance with the area Team Plan. The roles in Packing department are: Author/Content Owner (SOP and/or Standard Work); QMS Reviewer; Safety Assessor (Noise, Manual Handling, Ergonomic, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health [COSHH]).

Applicants must demonstrate in their application how they meet the above criteria in order to be successful for interview selection.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th August 2016

When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application to clearly describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter will be used to assess your application.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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Desired profile

Basic qualifications:

• A good standard of numeracy and literacy;
• Operator Assessment Kit (OAK) test standard 3-3-3 or online equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• GCSE Mathematics & English or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy.