Job Description

Manufacturing Project Support - 12 month contract

12-month Fixed Term Contract
, Full-time position
With competitive renumeration, bonus and benefits
Location: New Zealand, Wellington - Upper Hutt

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This position will perform manufacturing tasks assigned from capital projects. You will also be required to act as an interface between Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering and Projects, utilising experience and knowledge from manufacturing to assist in project execution.
You will also have the responsibility for authoring, reviewing and executing manufacturing, validation and project documentation and protocols.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

Complete required documentation to agreed timelines:
Change control
Author and/or review URS, IQ/OQ/PQ/PV documents
Review and contribute to PFDs, P&IDs and Sequence Sheets
Complete new equipment introduction forms and assessments
Manage update of manufacturing procedures, batch records and logbooks for updated processes and new equipment
Communicating clearly and in a timely way with other members of the Manufacturing Team and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of documentation allowing adequate time for review and approval

Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements by:
Completing all GMP documentation in accordance with GDP
Ensuring project areas maintain high housekeeping standards
Completing assigned CAPA in required timeframes

Contribute Manufacturing experience to Projects
Participate and complete assigned actions to ensure achievement of the project outputs
Schedule daily activities with project engineers to ensure project milestones are achieved
Report progress and potential issues to management
Recommend solutions/options to potential issues to management and project team
Use process and product knowledge to ensure project outcome is fit for the process and business
Liaise with other SMEs to fill specific knowledge gaps
Maintain excellent communication across all stakeholder groups
Execute validation protocols

Ensure the highest possible safety standards are met by:
Carrying out task observations
Taking responsibility for own and others safety
Ensure Safe by Choice culture is promoted to achieve Target Zero
Ensuring hazards are identified across projects

During your 12 months contract you will be required to be an active member of the Manufacturing team by:
Attending manufacturing meetings
Providing on-the-job training for other members of the Manufacturing team
Providing feedback and updates to Production manager and wider team
Maintaining competence in relevant manufacturing procedures
Providing occasional technical expertise to problem solving and deviation investigation

What You Must have
Science degree or equivalent preferred
Two years manufacturing experience in a vaccine or pharmaceutical environment.
Experience with GMP
Project experience
Validation experience

What You Can Expect
Exposure to upskill and develop in your role
Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Science degree or equivalent preferred
Two years manufacturing experience in a vaccine or pharmaceutical environment.
Experience with GMP
Certified trainer
Production equipment operation and Validation experience

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