Manufacturing Expansion Transition Technician – Shift

Manufacturing Technician (Fixed-Term Project Role)

Location:

Bard Manufacturing Facility Department:
Manufacturing Operations Job Type: Fixed-Term (Project-Linked)

Reports to:

Shift Manager / Manufacturing Coordinator Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Bard, we are committed to delivering high-quality medicines safely, efficiently, and consistently for patients who depend on them. As part of our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, we are investing in the future expansion of our manufacturing capabilities while ensuring uninterrupted supply from our existing production operations.

This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to play a critical role in maintaining manufacturing continuity during a major business transformation project.

The Manufacturing Technician is a fixed-term, project-linked position created to support routine manufacturing operations within Bard's existing manufacturing suites during the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream. The role exists to ensure uninterrupted production while permanent technicians are released to participate in training activities associated with the new ADHD bead manufacturing unit and expansion assets. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing processes within an assigned legacy production area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

The role is focused exclusively on existing manufacturing operations and does not include training, qualification, authorization, or deployment on any new expansion assets. This appointment is temporary and will conclude upon completion of the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream.

• Manufacturing Operations Support Cell Leads in achieving production targets within designated legacy manufacturing areas.
• Work collaboratively within the production team to ensure operational continuity and effective shift coverage.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and resources for incoming shifts to ensure efficient start-up and continuity of operations.
• Ensure components, materials, and changeover requirements are available and prepared in advance.
• Maintain operational readiness and support efficient manufacturing performance throughout the shift.

• Support delivery of key manufacturing performance indicators, including:
  Changeover time targets
• Production run rates
• Downtime reduction
• Yield performance
• Asset utilization
• Monitor process performance and elevate issues appropriately.

• Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities to support operational excellence.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, yield enhancement, and process optimization.
• Lead or support small Kaizen projects within the manufacturing area.
• Actively participate in Autonomous Maintenance programs and workplace improvement activities.

• Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and records.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of quality systems, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Raise Documentation Change Requests (DCRs) as required to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Support validation activities, including protocol execution and sampling requirements.
• Ensure all activities comply with internal quality standards and regulatory expectations.

• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and effectively within approved procedures.
• Maintain machinery in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Support equipment cleaning, servicing,…