Production Technician
13 days ago
Westhoughton
Production Technician Monday - Friday: 37.5 Hours per week. The Company: Walkboost Ltd was established in 2003 and consists of 3 Pharmaceutical companies; all of the companies are based in Bolton. In total Walkboost Group has c150 staff. Maxearn Ltd is a parallel import company; Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Limited is a licensing company; Eaststone Ltd is a specials manufacturing company. Our goal is to provide Pharmaceutical products and services ethically and efficiently. Brief Role Description: • Involved with the day to day running of production unit in line with Good Manufacturing Practice., • Carry out a comprehensive range of activities in the unit under the guidance, supervision of Trained member of staffs., • Work both accurately and effectively and develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide an effective service which meets all Quality Assurance criteria., • Support Production cleaning operation as and when required. Key Responsibilities: • To protect the safety of patients, the strict adherence of written procedures and compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP), • Ensure concentration is maintained and follow all written instructions during manufacturing processes in order to provide a quality product, • Demonstrate competency in all production tasks required to be carried out in production unit., • Support in validation of production processes and appropriate qualification of equipment., • To be familiar with and follow health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers., • Thorough cleaning of all work areas and all processing equipment, • To measure, compound and process manufacture of pharmaceutical products, • To Liaise with Production management for stock management of materials and support in warehouse related activities., • Support in completion of QMS activities, • To ensure all documentation is completed neatly and accurately, following the systematic approach., • To use pharmaceutical processing equipment namely, mixers, homogenizers, capsule machines, safety cabinets and electronic weighing scales., • To report any incidents to Production Manager., • Packaging & labelling of medicines as per requirements., • To carry out the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks in addition to other tasks which may be required by the production manager., • To participate in any training schemes currently in operation in the department, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement., • To participate in formal systems that monitor performance, assess competency and identify potential for development, working towards agreed objectives to maintain and continuously develop performance., • To be able to work wearing cleanroom gowning and safety equipment., • To undertake any task required by your Line Manager, and for which you have received full training. Person Specification: Essential • GCSEs – Maths, English or equivalent (C/4 or above), • Good organisation and communication skills, • Team working ability, • Attention to detail, • Be able to follow basic instructions and carry out task efficiently and safely, • Basic computer literate Desirable • GMP experience, • Pharmacy related qualification, • Understanding of cGMP related to pharmaceutical manufacturing, • Industrial manufacturing experience, • Understanding of cleanroom operations Benefits: • Additional leave, • Company events, • Company pension, • Free parking, • On-site parking, • Referral programme Job Type: Fixed term contract, Full-time Contract length: 12 months Work Location: In person
