Lead Operator Trainee

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

• Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
• Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
• Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Lead Operator Trainee role will make an impact.

• Assists in organizing the resources needed to meet the production schedule, quality, cost and safety objectives.
• Ensures the efficient operation of assigned production lines. Will start and stop production lines, correct jams, and make minor adjustments to the packaging equipment.
• Monitors the product for compliance with quality standards.
• Assists with maintaining inventory control of packaging materials which include the auditing of materials received from the distribution center and the reconciliation of materials after production is complete.
• Has a general understanding of how to operate the Statistical Process Control (SPC) system.
• Demonstrates understanding of how to provide verification activities of critical packaging operations to include weights, torques, AQL checks and any other specified quality check.
• Demonstrates understanding of how to perform in-process/finished product quality checks during Packaging processes.
• Demonstrates understanding of how to obtain samples for QC testing and Stability.
• Demonstrates understanding of how to determine the need to place material on QA hold, and issue re-inspection, reprocess, and rework as directed by procedure.
• Ensure that all safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Can perform all of the duties on a line operator I and II.
• Maintains the packaging area to be in compliance with good housekeeping standards.
• Demonstrates understanding of how to maintain a variety of forms and logs. Maintains First In-First Out as supplied from Materials Department.
• Performs Material Handler duties when necessary.
• Demonstrates understanding of how to assists in the training of temporaries and new employees to have a highly skilled, productive crew.
• Within area of responsibility, understand and comply with all safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• Minimum seven to nine years related experience

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.