Tech, Operations

Job Description

Position Overview Essential Functions Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of the Operational Coach (Manager) operates automatic solid-dose packaging equipment as part of an empowered work team.
• Routinely performsline-specific duties including line check-in in-process quality monitoring equipment operation work center cleaning and change-over and material movement with ahigh degree of accuracy and efficiency in accordance with established procedures.

Primary Activities Primary Activities include but are not limited to:

• (Operator) Responsibilities: Carry out our manufacturing divisions site mission by assuring finished goods and services are of the highest quality optimal cost and delivered onschedule.
• Function in a team-based Employee Involvement culture focusing on continuous improvement of Wilson Operations.
• Operate packaging equipment toroutinely achieve production standards while following GMPs and SOPs.
• Perform scrupulous cleaning and inspection of equipment between production batches.
• Set up and adjust equipment including tablet fillers thermoformers cappers labelers checkweighers cartoners casepackers and palletizers as needed for optimal performance within qualified parameters.
• Examine products to detect defects product damage or other visual quality problems.
• Verify accuracy of critical information and complete required documentation for product run.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and repair needs; communicate appropriately for timely resolution.
• Accurately maintains detailed records of equipment cleaning set-up and challenge documentation.
• Encourage discussion of individual or member concerns and/or solutions to problem situations.
• Contributes to effectiveness of operations and implementation of viable improvements.
• Maintains work area in constant state of compliance with respect to proper housekeeping material segregation and personal gowning including required protective equipment.

Quality Conducts all packaging operations in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Divisional policies and guidelines. Identifies quality issues determines root cause through minor troubleshooting and actively supports appropriate corrective actions. Notifies appropriate parties of quality deviations and supports all investigations and corrective actions. Performs routine line clearance activities thoroughly to prevent cross-contamination of products.

Safety Conforms to established safety procedures in accordance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Recognizes and utilizes safety equipment as needed. Actively takes accountability for personal safety as well as the safety of others. Identifies reports and documents unsafe conditions participates in the investigation of accidents/injuries and corrective measures.

Equipment Operates packaging equipment within qualified parameters; performs and documents equipment challenges per current procedures. Demonstrates abilility to troubleshoot equipment for product jams and component problems. Identifies equipment problems to assist the mechanics with corrective repairs.

Financial Responsible for achieving packaging Profit Plan standards; maintain production schedule to complete monthly orders. Contribute to achieving all

departmental financial goals by understanding and controlling labor tracking component usage and material waste.

Team/Individual Performance Actively participates in a team-based culture through participation in team meetings and continuous improvement activities.

Demonstrates a high degree maturity and personal integrity. Strictly adheres to all site policies on personal conduct and attendance. Collaborates with peers and other employees at various levels throughout the organization; routinely demonstrates leadership and conflict-resolution ability. Demonstrates a willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback in 360 performance review.

Education Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• AAS degree or higher in a Business Science or Technology-based field preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience operating maintaining troubleshooting and/or repairing industrial equipment is required.
• Demonstratedfamiliarity with PCs.
• Ability to interact in a team setting positively adapt to change and effectively resolve conflict.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility (GMPenvironment strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership ability peer training experience and/or productivity improvement activities strongly preferred.
• SAPexperience preferred.

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