Job Title: Production Operator 
Role Type: Fixed Term Contract - 11 months 
Location: Dublin

Force Recruitment are excited to be partnered with a Top Pharmaceutical distribution company, to recruit a Production Operator on a Fixed term contract in Dublin.

• Work with the manufacturing operations group, project design team, the CQV team, the Automation/CSV reps to facilitate the development and validation of the Biotech facility manufacturing facility.
• Support Equipment Design/ HAZOP and Room programming reviews as per requirements.
• Support Operations team to consistently deliver on specific area Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), e.g. EHS metrics, Production Plan, OEE, compliance and team training.
• Execute commercial manufacturing processes according to established work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work as part of a dedicated process team where flexibility and teamwork are a key requirement

Role Functions
(Functions include, but are not limited to, the following)
• Generate SOPS/Electronic Batch Records for start-up.
• Adhere to Right First-Time principals
• Provide assistance and/or support maintenance, engineering, quality or other colleagues as requested.
• Escalate issues as appropriate to Process Lead
• Maintain a high level of personal expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing process and process equipment through continuous training and development.
• Liaise with other groups and individuals to ensure planning of tasks is effective and linked into
the manufacturing process plan.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills
General
• Demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, Lean Six Sigma team, etc.
• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of applying Lean Six Sigma and Lean methodologies in a workplace environment
Technical
• Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Start-up experience in a large-scale commercial drug substance facility desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of Upstream/Downstream Processing and experience an advantage.
People
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across numerous departments
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment.
• Good interpersonal skills, attentiveness, and an approachable manner for interactions with inter departmental colleagues.
• High degree of problem-solving ability and adherence to scheduled timelines

Qualifications & Education
• Minimum of a Level 7 qualification in a science or engineering discipline.
• A level 6 with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a GMP Manufacturing requirement shall be deemed equivalent.