Senior Technical Operator; -Shift

Position Summary

Senior Technical Operator Operates, Operates, challenges and cleans equipment, according to appropriate 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, troubleshoots, repairs and conducts preventative maintenance on the equipment. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory and OSHA requirements. Resolves minor downtime and repair occurrences within performance expectations and identifies and implements improvement opportunities to drive business results.

Ability to changeover and set up equipment to design specifications and perform start of batch maintenance activities.

• Operates, challenges, and cleans equipment, replenishes consumable supplies, and all the duties needed by the business in accordance with cGMPs, Batch Documentation, SOPs, ZSPs and JSAs as required and responsible for independently maintaining inspection readiness of area.
• Actively participates in monitoring equipment for excessive rejects /stoppages utilizing performance data to escape any problems occurring in the area that affect 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, steps 1-6 of problem solving, and performing / maintaining OSW and 5S, CIF actions.
• Deliver against safety, quality, waste & performance objectives defined by strategy deployment. Identifies and able to implement process improvement for areas or alternative operating methods to increase safety, quality, and equipment efficiency aligned to strategy.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert on operations / process and provides the first line of defense for equipment troubleshooting. Leads and executes minor repairs on the equipment and completes preventative maintenance. Operators possess considerable knowledge of the job and is reliable and able to plan own daily activities and produce high quality and high quantity work. Participates in validation and engineering trials.
• 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, SAP work order transactions etc.).
• Works in coordination with other associates, assistants, and /or technicians to carry out daily job responsibilities, including recognizing and leading troubleshooting technical issues and providing information to next supervisory level.
• Maintains full knowledge of the job and is recognized as a certified OJT trainer for the department and to partner with leads to complete 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 set up changeovers and start of batch activities to the designed specifications without start up issues and performs start of batch maintenance activities.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years' experience in Production Operator role
• 3+ years' experience working at GSK in a Production role
• OJT certified in all work centers in packaging or the majority of work centers in manufacturing
• Demonstrated performance in all Process Operator job roles

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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.
• Knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Competent to perform data entry, utilize computers and HMIs
• Knowledgeable of all applications to the area (i.e. DELTA, my Learning, Free Weigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, SAP basic transactions for meeting production supply etc).
• Ability to work accurately with figures…