Operations Technician / Machine Setter
Almirall
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Job Description
About Almirall
We care. Through pharmaceutical innovation and a strong commitment to global healthcare partnerships, we are dedicated to providing tools, knowledge, and science to improve the health of patients worldwide. We research, develop, produce, and market our own medicines as well as a portfolio of licensed products tailored to the needs of various therapeutic areas. Today, we have approximately 2,000 employees and a portfolio of more than 100 products in over 90 countries.
For our Operations, Production Execution Team, we are looking for an Operations Technician / Machine Setter at the earliest possible date.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up and maintaining all filling and packaging lines in a two-shift operation.
- Performing machine maintenance according to the maintenance plan.
- Carrying out minor repairs on machines and troubleshooting during production.
- Maintaining documentation according to GMP requirements, qualification and re-qualification documents, and manufacturing protocols.
- Responsible for the clean and functional condition of format parts.
- Operating filling and packaging lines for liquids and semi-solid forms in compliance with GMP rules.
- Loading the line with packaging materials.
- Performing and documenting in-process controls.
- Balancing of materials used.
- Performing and documenting start and end checks.
- Coordinating supply and disposal with logistics.
Qualifications
Education:
- Completed technical vocational training, ideally as a Mechanic, Electrician, Mechatronic Engineer, or a comparable qualification.
Experience:
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry under GMP conditions is desirable.
Special Knowledge:
- Strong technical understanding and manual dexterity.
- Good knowledge of relevant IT applications, e.g., MS-Office, Werum Pas-X is an advantage.
What Almirall Offers
- A team where collaboration, mutual support, fulfillment, and enjoyment at work are highly valued.
- A great working environment characterized by cohesion, loyalty, and the shared will to improve upon what has made us successful so far.
- An attractive compensation package including a 13th-month salary and holiday gratification.
- And much more, which we have summarized for you HERE.
Why Work with Almirall?
We are a people-centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customers are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all.
Additionally, for the 17th year in a row, we have been certified as Top Employer Spain, and also Top Employer Germany for the first time.
This strengthens our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps our employees to develop their skills to the fullest and grow both professionally and as individuals.
We are delighted to have a great team that is proactive, innovative, and eager to transform the world of people with skin conditions.
We are proud of each one of our employees, their development, and growth: they are the success of the company.
Our Purpose
"Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes & dreams for a healthy life".
Our Values
- Care: we listen & empathize, we value diverse perspectives & backgrounds and we help each other succeed.
- Courage: we challenge the status quo, we take full ownership and we learn from our success & failures.
- Innovation: we put the patient and customer at the center, we create novel solutions and we empower entrepreneurial mindsets.
- Simplicity: we act decisively and avoid over-analysis, we understand why before we act and we are agile & keep things simple.
At Almirall, it’s all about people! #wearealmirall
Key skills/competency
- Technical Understanding
- Machine Maintenance
- GMP Compliance
- Production Operations
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Filling Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Quality Control
- Manual Dexterity
How to Get Hired at Almirall
- Research Almirall's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight technical vocational training, ideally in mechanics or mechatronics, and any experience in pharma/food industry under GMP.
- Showcase technical understanding: Emphasize your manual dexterity, problem-solving abilities, and experience with similar production equipment.
- Prepare for GMP discussions: Be ready to discuss your understanding and application of Good Manufacturing Practices in a production environment.
- Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability: Emphasize your ability to collaborate within a team and work effectively in a two-shift operation.
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