Two Plant Operator

To support the Production Supervisor and to perform all manufacturing process operations within two manufacturing areas (i.e., Sinter Plant and Packaging Area); ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practise (GDP) guidelines are always adhered to.

Key Role Specific Requirements

• Support Production Effectiveness

• Ensure that the standard operating procedures within the manufacturing processes are always followed exactly.
• Ensure that the batch manufacturing documentation is completed in real time i.e., promptly, and efficiently in line with the time in motion schedule.
• Ensure the Tier 1 noticeboard is completed daily to ensure production schedule / targets are being met.
• Report equipment problems to the Production Supervisor (or Engineering) immediately.
• Report any errors, deviations, or non-conformances immediately to the Production Supervisor (or Quality Assurance).
• Ensure that the working area and equipment / machinery are left clean and tidy after use.
• Ensure all glass batches manufactured / finished products are stored on the racking.
• Ensure that the production operations are kept running efficiently by carrying out any additional tasks.
• Maintain good health, safety, and environmental practice at all times.
• Provide call-out support as required.

• Support the Production Supervisor to ensure successful new project implementation as and when required.

• Support other members of the team as required to ensure the effective running of the business.

• Play an active role in the site’s continuous improvement plan by generating JDI’s, A3’s etc.
• Identify and participate in sustainability improvement projects to reduce the site’s carbon emissions.

Competencies Required for the Role

• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - The ability to convey information to others effectively and efficiently, listen, and facilitate sharing of information between people.
• FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - The ability to work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavour; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team.
• FLEXIBILITY/OPENMINDEDNESS - The ability to be open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.
• ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic approach.
• INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and taking action before being asked or before the situation requires it.

Essential Other Requirements

• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Performing Manufacturing Operations (or equivalent) or internally trained.
• Team player, flexible with good organisational skills.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to propose solutions to problems encountered.
• Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
• Understanding of GMP, Health & safety and Environmental Awareness.
• Numerical and literacy skills.
• Manual handling training.
• Reach Forklift truck licence.

Desirable

• Lean Manufacturing.

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program involves six state-of-the art R&D centres across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.