Production Operator I - III (Solid Dosage/OSD Manufacturing)

**This position is located in Chantilly, Virginia (Washington DC Metro area)**

Relocation bonus and temporary accomodation is provided.

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., (GPI) has worked towards strengthening our core for the past 40 years and is currently the 4th largest generic pharma company in the US for controlled substances!

With our sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia, we have R&D through manufacturing and packaging of our medicines including pulsatile drug release in tablet and capsule dosage form, orally disintegrating modified release tablets (XR, MR, ER), modified release suspension and controlled substances capabilities in an abuse deterrent technology platform.

We are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and commercialization of generic drugs to give customers reliable and affordable options.

The Production Operator performs functions relating to the processing of drug products, ensuring product compliance to established current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Follows standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity, and timing. Applies skills and knowledge to recognize issues and to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality. Understands and runs processes to meet the assigned standards/routers and fulfills the assigned schedule; when these are not achieved, participates in the debrief to understand the reasons why and what needs to be corrected moving forward. Assists in troubleshooting process issues. Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of job duties.

Hiring across all shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift

1st shift: 7:00a - 3:30p EST

2nd shift: 3:00p - 11:30p EST

3rd shift: 11:00a - 7:30a EST

Must be able to train from 8:30am - 5:00pm EST for approximately 1 month

Flexibility to work Overtime is Required

*English communication required*

Key Accountabilities:

• Operates pharmaceutical production machinery and follows the procedures for manufacturing such as weighing, blending, dispensing, mixing, pellet coating, granulating, drying, milling, blending, compressing, Encapsulating, Coating, potent compound, etc. Meets the requirements for use of manufacturing equipment and other commonly used equipment per SOPs.
• Executes written SOPs to ensure the purity of materials involved in the manufacturing process.
• Properly uses all scales, including printouts, zeroing, setting tares, and daily calibration verification per SOPs.
• Examines manufacturer Product ID Labels, Quality Control release tags, and Batch Production Record to verify issued/staged raw materials can be released for production.
• Cleans manufacturing equipment and facilities according to established SOPs.
• Executes machine changeovers from batch to batch.
• May sample batches for quality testing. Executes required in-process product quality checks and documents accurately.
• Understands and runs processes to meet the assigned schedule and standards/routers; when this is not achieved, participates in the debrief to understand the reasons why and what needs to be corrected moving forward.

Documentation:

• Completes documentation associated with manufacturing processes (e.g. batch record, protocols, and logbooks) with detail and accuracy.
• Meets requirements for entries on all applicable Batch Production pages, completion and attachment of all dispensary and weight verification tickets.
• Verifies the manufacturing process on BPR in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides status updates and operational challenges on status boards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Assists in troubleshooting process issues; refers deviations from standard procedure to the supervisor.
• Typically participates in at least one continuous improvement project of a moderate scope and complexity.

Safety & Compliance:

• Adheres to all cGMP compliance/regulatory mandates and quality requirements.
• Participates in safety teams, start-up discussions, incident debriefing sessions, etc.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs, policies and procedures as required by the Company and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, work area.

Training:

• Conforms to all training requirements, including company required and machine-specific training.

Teamwork & Collaboration:

• Contributes to team and project success by sharing previously acquired knowledge.
• Collaborates typically within own cross-functional work unit and occasionally with contacts outside own unit or department.