Manufacturing Tech II - 3rd Shift

Upsher-Smith Laboratories - Plymouth, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Plymouth, MN

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About the position

The Manufacturing Tech II - 3rd Shift is responsible for executing manufacturing processes and procedures to ensure the safe and quality production of pharmaceutical products. This role involves setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting manufacturing machinery while maintaining compliance with standard operating procedures. The position requires effective coordination of manufacturing efforts and may include training new team members.

Responsibilities

• Executes manufacturing operations, processes, and procedures.
• Coordinates the manufacturing efforts for designated manufacturing processes.
• Completes machine set up, operation, tooling changes, adjustments, and troubleshooting related to the operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintains manufacturing equipment efficiencies and standards to meet quality manufacturing requirements and established routing times.
• May train new team members or retrain current team members to ensure all standard operating procedures are followed, as written.
• Maintains appropriate quality and production documentation.
• Responsible for the review of all assigned batch record documentation to ensure error-free work.
• Performs general, light maintenance and troubleshooting of machines and related equipment.
• Reviews daily production compared to defined routings and identifies ideas for continuous improvement.
• Assists Technical Services, Maintenance, and Engineering departments with new equipment, exception investigations, and equipment qualifications.
• Ensures a safe work environment and that team members are performing job duties in accordance with all safety requirements and guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a manufacturing, packaging, or maintenance/mechanical environment.
• Experience operating automated machinery and/or manufacturing equipment (e.g., blenders, coating pans) strongly preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical and technical knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical packaging standard operating procedures.