Associate Production Technician

Job Description

Associate Production Technician

• Outstanding entry-level opportunity into Vaccine Manufacturing to develop your career with a global Animal Health organisation
• Flexible rotating shift environment
• Permanent Full-time position with competitive renumeration and benefits
• Location: New Zealand - Upper Hutt
• Work with a dedicated and welcoming team
• Join a growing, yet already successful market
• Upskill and growth in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged

As an Associate Production Technician at our manufacturing site, you will have an opportunity to become involved in a diverse range of activities. You will be working on the factory floor manufacturing antigens in accordance with standard operating procedures. You will also be involved with documentation, quality checks, troubleshooting and assisting process deviations, and corrective actions to support process improvement.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Operate equipment and perform physical manual tasks and processes in accordance with SOPs.
• Document all tasks in batch records and worksheets in accordance with Good Documentation Practice.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Plan daily workload.
• Communicate clearly with other members of the Manufacturing Team and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of product, samples and documentation.
• Minimise deviations in the manufacture of product by using knowledge of processes and problem-solving techniques to thoroughly investigate deviations and perform root cause investigations.
• Assist in Implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in Implementing changes to production documents and or processes in accordance with GMP.  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of production processes and systems by completing assigned Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Ensure the highest possible safety standards are met by taking responsibility for your own and others’ safety.

What You Must have

• Maths and English Competency
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Prior working experience in a manufacturing / production environment is desirable.
• Exposure in a pharmaceutical or biological environment is preferred. However, exposure in other similar environments handling raw materials will be considered. This might include food processing, industrial kitchens, milk production, petrochemicals or relevant laboratory experience.
• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and comprehend the “big picture”.
• Adaptability to change.
• Keen eye for detail with excellent organisation skills.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Knowledge of SAP and/or cGMP will be an advantage.
• Computer Skills: Excel, Word

What You Can Expect

• An environment that is enjoying rapid growth and is ever-changing.
• Exposure to a diverse range of activities that will broaden your potential career path.
• A passionate, expert and collaborative team.
• Working in an acknowledged manufacturing centre of excellence.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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