The position serves as technical lead for the assigned production shift operation, troubleshoots related problems and drives continuous improvement.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of PMs, calibrations and work orders

• Provide initial troubleshooting and hands-on support for equipment breakdowns

• Responsible for the set-up and batch change on production equipment

• Responsible for maintenance (emergency, corrective and preventative), testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of a variety manufacturing equipment

• Ensure equipment the is operating efficiently within specified

• Assists with equipment deviation investigations and CAPA execution

• Provide technical input and review to equipment SOPs

• Work with vendors to get quotes on replacement parts and secure onsite support

Project Support

• Help identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Assist with equipment modifications and validation activities

• Assist in identifying the user requirements for new or modified equipment

• Assist with the installation, setup and qualification of new or modified equipment

• Comply with all established safety requirements

• Maintains full compliance with all assigned learning plans, technical competencies, aseptic technique, gowning qualification, documentation practices and procedures as related to the GMP and EHS environments

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with applicable EHS and GMP regulations, guidelines, policies, standard operating procedures, and industry practice and Industrial Excellence initiatives

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Associates Degree/Trade School graduate in a relevant technical field

• 3 years experience in an industrial environment with equipment technician responsibilities

OR

• High school graduate or equivalent

• 5 years experience in an industrial environment with equipment technician responsibilities

• Shift: Monday and Friday - 7:00am to 3:30pm; Saturday and Sunday - 7:00am to 7:00pm

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• 2 years experience in a pharmaceutical, food or research facility working with facility regulatory guidelines standard operating procedures is preferred

• Able to work independently on off-shifts and call-ins in order to troubleshoot and repair equipment on an emergency basis

• Prior experience with AC and DC electrical circuits and troubleshooting electrical problems for manufacturing equipment

• Correctly read and understand electrical wiring diagrams, electronic schematics, engineering diagrams isometrics and P&ID drawings

• Hands-on experience in the set-up, operation, change-over, troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration of secondary and tertiary packaging equipment

• Address issues and problems related to manufacturing equipment and initiate quick resolution across matrix organization.

• Set priorities and successfully adapt to current and changing business needs

• Proficient computer skills in Excel and Word in order to create amend and modify documents for individual and team use

• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment. Must be able to work while wearing full protective gowning required for GMP areas

• The aptitude to correctly troubleshoot and correct problems with a variety of manufacturing equipment

• Follow written procedures and document results in a neat and precise manner according to GMP standards and other regulations

• Must be a committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team based culture and work closely with shift team to achieve goals in a 24/7 cGMP production environment.  This schedule will include holidays, and weekends; over-time may be required

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Get Ahead Together.

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