As a Production Senior Process Operator, you will Operate, challenges and cleans equipment, according to appropriate to SOPs, JSAs, and batch documents to deliver high quality products manufactured in a safe way to fulfil the needs of the supply chain. Monitors equipment for excessive rejects. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory and OSHA requirements. Ability to changeover and set up equipment to design specifications including performing all SAP changeover tasks. Identified as the SME for all systems interaction and operations and proficient at all SOPs, JSAs, and OSW for the relevant area documents. Leads the creation of standards/systems to increase business results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates, challenges, replenishes consumable supplies, cleans equipment, and all the duties needed by the business in accordance with cGMPs, Batch Documentation, SOPs, ZSPs and JSAs as required and responsible for maintaining inspection readiness of area independently.

• Actively participates and owns monitoring equipment for excessive rejects/ stoppages and utilizes performance data to escalate any problems occurring in the area that affects product quality, safety and other aspects of line performance.

• Trained in the GSK Production System standards (i.e., 5s, standard work, problem solving, Gemba, process confirmations, and performance management) towards the goal of Zero Accidents, Zero Defects, and Zero Waste. Participates in performance management defect/stoppage trending and steps 1-6 of problem solving and proficient in generating DEs, and performing/maintaining OSW and 5S, and CIF actions.

• Delivers against safety, quality, waste & performance objectives defined by strategy deployment. Identifies and able to implement areas for process improvement or alternative operating methods to increase safety, quality, and equipment efficiency aligned to the strategy.

• Recognized as a subject matter expert on operations/process and SAP to provide the first line of defense for process troubleshooting. Operator possesses considerable knowledge of the job and is reliable and able to plan own daily activities and produce high quality and high quantity work.

• Fluent and a trainer in systems/applications required for job performance and to monitor and identify trends (i.e. DELTA, my Learning, Free Weigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, all SAP production transactions, etc.).

• Works in coordination with other associates, assistants, and/or technicians to carry out daily job responsibilities, including recognizing and leading troubleshooting for process issues/waste and providing information to the next supervisory level.

• Maintains full knowledge of the job and is recognized as a certified OJT trainer for the department and partners with leads to redline and provide input to SOP changes, as well and completing the end user review for all SOP changes. Maintains complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general aspects of the job and the practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct equipment changeovers, start of batch SAP, and batch documentation review process activities to the designed specifications without start up issues.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these minimum required skills to achieve our goals:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 5+ years' experience in Production Operator role

• 3+ years' experience working at GSK or equivalent experience in pharmaceutical environment.

• OJT certified in all work centers in packaging or the majority of work centers in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated performance in all Process Operator job roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Associate degree or equivalent education

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.

• Basic computer skills and understanding and operational computer skills, MS Word, and MS Excel.

• Ability to work accurately with figures and information.

• Ability to use and analyze data effectively.

• Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to learn the operation, read gauges and instrumentation, and any equipment related to the production of medical devices and/or pharmaceutical products.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow detailed documentation.

• Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction.

Skills:

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.

• Advanced computer skills and understanding and operational computer skills, MS Word, and MS Excel

• Ability to proficiently utilize basic hand tools.

• Ability to work accurately with figures and information.

• Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to learn the operation, read gauges and instrumentation, and any equipment related to the production of medical devices and/or pharmaceutical products.

Traits:

• Visual inspection and attention to detail
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow detailed documentation.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction.
• Thorough understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Advanced computer skills (focused on MS Office) use software to analyze data & troubleshoot.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to train others on job related tasks.
• Ability to set up equipment to scale measurements without assistance.
• Competent at problem solving utilizing 6 step process that identifies root cause.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, balance, crawl, crouch, reach, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, feel, talk, hear, lift, and perform tasks as defined by the specific role.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Must be able to wear gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing as required by the specific job role.

• Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs. of materials.

• Must be able to work inside a manufacturing environment where there may be exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, and various drug compounds as the specific role mandates.

• Must be able to flow to the work as needed and operate at a high energy fast-paced environment.

• Ability to learn at a rapid pace to support training module expectations.

• Ability to work up to 12.5 hrs. in one shift.

About the Zebulon Site

GSK’s Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America.  The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount and Wake Forest.

Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:

• Our commitment to inclusion and diversity – we see diversity as a critical advantage of ours

• Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees.

• Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition.

• Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company

• A priority focus on Safety and Quality

• Clean and GMP compliant work environment   

• Onsite cafeteria                                                 

• Onsite gym                                                           

• Temperature-controlled                                  

• Licensed onsite Health & Wellness clinic. 

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