Production Operator

PE Global is currently recruiting for Production Operators for a leading multi-national Biotech client based in Carlow. This is an initial 11 month contract 24/7 shift position. Role: Operate and/or monitor production activities and support equipment, using MES/DCS and PLC based systems, to ensure optimum equipment uptime and target outputs. Equipment will include, yet is not limited to, parts washers, autoclaves, portable tank CIP/SIP/storage panels, Vial Washer, Depyro Tunnel, Debagger and filling machines. Clean room cleaning, housekeeping and materials management in all production areas while focusing on continuous process improvement using Lean Principles. Manage equipment flow, including tracking soiled and clean hold times, proper labeling and inventory management of clean and sterile equipment using Kanbans and automated MES system to set QC status and expiry of sterile equipment. Maintain process equipment, completing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting and repairs where qualified to perform tasks. Participate effectively in writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials for various IPT systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with same. Support continuous improvement by active participation in investigations and investigation reports, execution/development of change control, and contribution to Kaizen events and projects as appropriate. Perform root cause analysis, using standard tools and methods, to resolve system issues e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 whys etc.; implement subsequent corrective action through the change management system. Requirements: Minimum Education Leaving Certificate or equivalent required Apprenticeship, Certificate or Diploma preferred; ideally in a related discipline Would typically have prior related work experience; ideally in a manufacturing, preferably GMP setting. Sterile filling processes and equipment Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to Irish, European and International Codes, Report, standards, policy writing skills required Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job related computer applications required Business Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers Understand the specific responsibilities of all Carlow departments as they relate to ones own department, understanding the business processes ones department supports Must pass 20/20 vision and color blindness screening. Interested candidates should submit an updated CV. Please click the link below to apply, call Sen on or alternatively send an up to date CV to ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert. Skills: GMP Biotech Production