Production Operator – Full-Time, Onsite, 24/7 Shift Role
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor production equipment using
MES/DCS/PLC systems
to ensure optimal equipment uptime and right-first-time performance.
* Work with equipment such as
vial washers, depyrogenation tunnels, debaggers, autoclaves, CIP/SIP systems, and filling machines
.
* Perform cleanroom duties, housekeeping, and materials management while actively supporting
Lean and continuous improvement
.
* Become fully certified and proficient in all assigned equipment, tasks, and processes.
* Manage the flow of clean/sterile equipment, labeling, hold times, and inventory using Kanban systems and MES.
* Carry out basic
preventative maintenance
and troubleshoot equipment where trained.
* Support investigations,
CAPA
, change controls, and problem-solving activities (FMEA, 5-Whys, Fishbone).
* Participate in writing and revising SOPs, training materials, and operational procedures.
* Engage in
Tier 1 meetings
, escalating safety, quality, and operational issues promptly.
* Follow all
cGMP, safety guidelines, and compliance requirements
, maintaining required certifications.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a safe, compliant, and high-performing culture.
Education & Experience
* Leaving Certificate or equivalent required.
* Certificate, Diploma, Apprenticeship, or qualification in a technical/science discipline preferred.
* Experience in cleanroom or sterile manufacturing environments is an advantage.
* Understanding of
ALCOA principles
, GMP, and cleanroom behavior highly desirable.
Additional Requirements
* Onsite, 24/7 shift role (shift flexibility required).
* Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous learning.
* Manual Handling, Pallet Truck, PSA/Airlock management knowledge preferred.
* Comfortable with downtime logging, SEEQ, PO closures, and supporting validation/tech engineering where required.
* Willingness to contribute to at least one improvement project per year.
Ideal Candidate
You're proactive, reliable, safety-focused, and eager to learn. You thrive in a fast-paced cleanroom manufacturing environment and enjoy solving problems, working in teams, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.