Process Operator

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary:

You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to deliver high-quality products safely and reliably. You will follow standard procedures and batch documentation while working closely with technicians and supervisors. We value practical problem solving, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This role offers clear career growth, hands-on technical skill development, and the chance to contribute to a mission that unites science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
 

Position Summary:

• Operate, clean, and maintain production equipment following standard operating procedures, safety rules, and batch documentation.

• Monitor equipment performance and product quality, and report or escalate issues that affect safety or output.

• Perform routine changeovers and start-of-batch activities to meet production specifications.

• Complete required production records and basic system entries accurately and on time.

• Support continuous improvement by suggesting practical fixes and participating in basic problem solving.

• Work with teammates and supervisors to troubleshoot minor production stoppages and hand off technical issues as needed.

• Operates, challenges, replenishes consumable supplies, cleans equipment, and all the duties needed by the business,

• Actively participates and owns monitoring equipment for excessive rejects / stoppages and utilizes performance data to escalate any problems occurring in the area that affects product quality, safety and other aspects of line performance.

• Delivers against safety, quality, waste & performance objectives defined by strategy deployment and identifies and recommends areas for process improvement or alternative operating methods to increase efficiency.

• Recognized as an expert on operations /process and possesses the ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment production stoppages. Operator possesses considerable knowledge of the job and is reliable and able to produce high quality and high quantity work.

• Works in coordination with other associates, assistants, and /or technicians to carry out daily job responsibilities, including recognizing and assisting with troubleshooting technical issues and providing information to the next supervisory level.

• Demonstrates the ability to describe the technological theory of operation, product flow through equipment, and able to identify the function and purpose of all sensors, limit switches, and proximity sensors.

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct equipment set up changeovers and start of batch activities to the designed specifications without start up issues.

• Ability to become certified on multiple technologies and flow to the work as needed by the business.

Basic Qualifications:

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals.

• High school diploma or GED.

• 1 + year of manufacturing or production experience.

• Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualification:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

• Willingness to work site-based, including shift patterns and up to 12.5-hour shifts when required.

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

• Comfort using computers for basic data entry and training systems.

• Experience with equipment set-up, changeovers, and routine operational checks.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read gauges and instrumentation.

• Familiarity with human machine interfaces (HMI) or production data systems.

• Experience following technical documentation and maintaining inspection readiness.

• Exposure to continuous improvement tools such as 5S or standard work.

Working Arrangement:

This role is on-site in the United States. Hybrid or remote work is not available. Shift patterns will match site operational needs.

What you can expect:

You will join a team that values inclusion, safety and learning. Training and mentoring are available to help you develop new skills. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving practical problems, and growing your technical know-how, we would like to hear from you.

Ready to apply?

Please apply now with your resume and a short note about why you want this role and what you will bring to the team. We look forward to hearing from you.

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