AddressRole: Process Technician
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Dartford DA2 6QY
Shift: Working Hours / Shifts: 0600 – 1400 Mon – Fri, early's
Premium Charges on (0600-0900 & 1700-2200) : 17.5% increase on base pay
JOB PURPOSE
Process Technicians play a key role in the preparation and execution of all manufacturing steps at CMT to produce high quality products for our patients and clients. This includes manufacturing for product development, clinical trials and commercial supply.
A graded structure is in place to support individual development, progression, and succession planning.
• Process Tech (L1): working to instruction, limited products, ~1 year experience
• Process Tech (L2): working to independently, training others, multiple products, 1-2 years’ experience.
The spec below relates to levels 1-2 only
MAIN DUTIES
ALL roles at CMT
• To work as a flexible, motivated member of the CMT team - responding positively to changes in demand & priority.
• To always work in a safe manner (in compliance with the health and safety at work act and all other relevant legislation), wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and not endanger the safety of themselves, their colleagues, or the product.
• To act at all times in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), as defined in the rules & guidance for pharmaceutical manufacturers & Distributers (‘Orange Guide’) and report any issues
• To follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard work instructions (SWIs) applicable and in which the individual has been trained.
• To use the Catalent reporting systems to highlight issues or potential hazards.
• To stay up to date with all training requirements as identified in the job holders training plan
• To actively participate in continuous improvement activities, initiating ideas and taking ownership for actions
Process Tech (ALL)
• To routinely operate process equipment and execute manufacturing instructions to produce high quality product
• To ensure safe, compliant, smooth & efficient execution of their assigned responsibilities in accordance with their training - ensuring that processes, process areas and equipment are never compromised by non-adherence to GMP.
• To maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping within all GMP areas
• To use understanding of processes and equipment to highlight abnormal events, support day to day trouble shooting, identify and progress improvement activities within the bounds of GMP.
• To be a flexible and committed learner, continually developing skills to enable cross-skilling across multiple work areas and products.
• To lead Tier 1 Daily Performance Management processes (Lineside)
Process Tech (L2)
• To be trained & able to independently execute multiple products/tasks across multiple lines/areas, anticipate issues requiring support and carry out tasks without supervision.
• To recognise sources of variability by applying process knowledge and using problem solving tools
• To execute non-standard and/or first-time product manufacture under supervision of Technical Services staff
• To routinely lead Tier 1 Daily Performance Management processes (Lineside)
• To occasionally author, review and approve safety RA’s, SOPs and SWIs - facilitating quick, controlled change
• To actively participate in safety improvement groups/55 improvement
BEHAVIIOURS
Process Tech (ALL)
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of safety & quality
• To actively encouraging others to work safely
• Works efficiently within established procedures with moderate supervision
• Focuses on getting things right first time
• Understands & responds quickly to customer needs
• Acts decisively on assigned tasks to make things happen
• Understands how their assigned tasks relate to others in the team & how teams integrate with each other
• Ability to flex style & pace to suit the environment
• Collaborates effectively with others
• Actively participates & supports team involvement
• Process Tech (L2)
• Actively promotes safety & quality
• Encourages safe & compliant behaviours in others
• Is proficient in a range of processes/procedures to carry out assigned tasks
• Works without the need for supervision
• Focuses on right first time, every time
• Understands & responds quickly to customer needs
• Acts proactively & decisively to make things happen
• Sets challenging goals & timelines
• Understands the impact of their decisions & aligns actions with the company vision
• Responds decisively to change & is quick to adapt & change plans
• Successfully builds relationships across teams & departments
• Takes ownership for actions & accepts responsibility for the results regardless of the outcome.
