Senior Process Operator

Location: Zebulon

Business Introduction:

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations;

it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary:

You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to safely deliver high-quality products. You will work closely with operators, technicians and leads to troubleshoot issues and keep production running. We value problem-solvers who take ownership, coach others and learn quickly.

This role offers clear career progression, meaningful impact on supply continuity, and the chance to join a team uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities:

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

• Lead equipment changeovers and start-of-batch activities with accurate documentation and safe handover.
• Operate, clean and maintain production equipment following standard operating procedures and batch documentation.
• Monitor process performance and product quality. Escalate issues and support root cause resolution.
• Use production systems and basic data tools to record performance, identify trends and support improvements.
• Coach and train colleagues on safety practices and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities to increase safety, quality and equipment efficiency.
• Prepare production equipment and materials in line with batch instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate machinery and perform processes for machining, chemical processing, formulation, visual inspection, assembly, or packaging.
• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, temperatures, and pressures to ensure adherence to production specifications.
• Meet production schedules, volume, cost, and quality targets while maintaining compliance with safety and GMP standards.
• Handle, move, pack, and sort raw materials and finished goods, ensuring efficient material flow. Monitor output quality, identify and escalate defects, and make necessary process adjustments.
• Complete accurate daily production records for traceability and performance analysis. Perform minor maintenance, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and collaborate with maintenance teams as needed.
• Maintain rigorous safety, hygiene, and compliance standards to support inspection readiness and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications:

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or process operator role.
• 3 + years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience performing equipment changeovers and start-of-batch activities.
• Demonstrated experience following and completing batch documentation and SOPs.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Associate degree, technical certificate or equivalent education.
• On-the-job training certification across multiple work centers.
• Practical mechanical aptitude and ability to read gauges and instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and experience using production systems.
• Experience using data to troubleshoot or improve process performance.
• Experience training others and contributing to written work instructions.

Physical and workplace expectations:

• This position is on-site…