Process Operator – 12-month FTC
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
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Location and Working Environment
- This position is 100% onsite in Dublin, Ireland.
Working hours
- This is a 12-month Full-Time Fixed Term Contract Position.
- This position is based in the P2 Plant at AICL Dublin and will require shift work (7am to 7pm 4 days on with 4 days off).
- The role requires 100% on-site work circa 42 hours per week.
- Willing to work additional hours and/or travel as required by the business.
Purpose & Scope
- To take responsibility for the execution of assigned duties in line with site operational, safety and environmental standards, policies & procedures.
- To maintain compliance of the above function with internal and external regulatory, legislative and statutory requirements.
- To support the delivery of the function’s objectives in support of the overall site Goals & Strategic Objectives. This also includes support of projects in the area.
- To support the Production Team Leader P2 in the provision of operational expertise in all areas relating to the role.
- Actively participate in the sites Operational Excellence Program and to fully contribute to its application in the Production area.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance of manufacturing operations with relevant regulations and standards associated with cGMP including data integrity, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Health & Safety Legislation and Environmental Legislation.
- Timely and comprehensive reporting of all hazardous occurrences, incidents, deviations & abnormal occurrences.
- Ensure compliance of manufacturing operations with all site standards, policies and procedures. Knowledge of these standards must be kept up to date using site training programs.
- Ensure that the production plants are operated to optimum efficiency.
- Provide input and support for continuous improvement initiatives in Manufacturing and other areas as required, includes identifying opportunity for improvements in efficiencies, operations and procedures.
- Closely monitor the operation of the plant and process both in the field and from the plant control systems to ensure compliance with process requirements.
- Perform all activities/operations as required and defined in the relevant documentation (e.g., SOPs, EBR, MIR).
- Prepare ingredients and processing requirements for batches and load prescribed quantities to batches.
- Take and deliver samples to the laboratory.
- Clear blockages.
Continue: Role & Responsibilities
- Complete inline filter change outs where required or as directed by the Production Team Leader P2 / Senior Process Operator P2.
- Clean the plant area and process ancillary equipment, maintaining general housekeeping at a high level.
- Calibrate Manufacturing instruments in line with current procedures and as directed by the Production Team Leader P2/ Senior Process Operator P2.
- Actively participate in training programs and continuous improvement or other initiatives as directed by the Team Leader.
- Carry out minor repairs/adjustments to plant and ancillary equipment where possible and as authorised.
- Operation of fork truck or other materials handling equipment as required.
- Perform the required duties of other areas assigned to (provided you are trained to do so) such as Warehouse & Materials Management, Environment & Utilities.
- Participate in the preparation and update of Manufacturing SOPs or Manufacturing related documentation as directed by the Production Team Leader P2.
- Support manufacturing campaign cleaning and product changeovers including the completion of all associated tasks as set out in the CIR (This will include confined space vessel entries as required).
- Ensure daily scheduled activities are complete, this may require unforeseen flexibility around the site core business hours. Batches must be progressed to a safe holding point before activities are concluded.
- Support and cooperate with other departments to maintain site goals and KPI’s.
- Other issues as directed by the Production Team Leader P2 / Senior Process Operator P2.
Required qualifications
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Experience within a process Environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Third level qualification in Science or Engineering
- NFG Level 6
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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