Secondary Packaging Technologist

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Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

To carry out the packaging and inspection operations in the P2 Secondary Packaging area in accordance with cGMPs.

How You Will Contribute:

Quality / Safety / 5S:

• Compliance with TILGC quality standards and cGMP pertaining to Production.
• Manufacture of product in strict compliance with procedures and batch manufacturing records (BMR’s), incorporating cGMP and safety procedures.
• Accurate and timely completion of all relevant checks as per Batch Records and ancillary paper documents.
• Maintain an awareness of the focus areas for cGMP to ensure the correct attitudes and behaviours towards cGMP are maintained within your work centre.
• Generation of relevant Standard Operating Procedures and Manufacturing Batch Records as required
• Maintain your work place to a high degree of cGMP adherence with particular attention to the company 5S program.
• Ensure all relevant equipment and in-process test equipment is in calibration.
• Strict compliance with all safety procedures including the reporting of all accidents / near misses.
• Full cooperation with all onsite safety initiatives.
• To proactively ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities area carried out according to EHS regulations and plans.

Performance & Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain a flexible approach to the daily tasks assigned to you within your work centre.
• Achievement of the Key Performance Indicator targets.
• Strong willingness to learn / apply new tools / techniques.
• Practical application of Lean Tools; SMED, RCA, Kaizen, FMEA & 5S.
• Actively participate in the achievement of the relevant KPI’s for your work centre as outlined in the Continuous Improvement Program
• Employee participation in cross functional training
• Active participation in performance dialogues.

Process:

• Assembly & Packaging of product according to the production schedule and GMP.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels of production consumables for selected work-centre(s) are maintained at all times
• Work closely with engineering to ensure the timely resolution of downtime issues so as to maximize the productivity of your assigned work centre.
• Active participation in addressing processing/packaging issues in conjunction with other departments as required.
• Carry out visual inspection of finished product in the packaging/processing areas as required (VI/IPC/AQL).
• Perform area clearance and area clearance verification after and before batches.
• To undergo further training and to transfer to other areas of P2 operations when required.

What You Bring to Takeda:

• Leaving Certificate qualification or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical environment, preferably in a cGMP-compliant setting.

Skills / Competencies:

• Basic PC literacy essential.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Willingness to learn and apply new tools and techniques.

• Ability to follow instructions accurately.

• Strong team player; able to work effectively in a team environment.

• Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working on own initiative.

• Good documentation practice with attention to detail.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

What you can look forward to with us:

• Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.

• Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.

• Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.

• Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.

• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.

• Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.

• Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.

• Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.

• Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.

• Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.

• Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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