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Argenta is currently looking to fill the role Manufacturing Specialist at our Shawnee, KS location. We support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.
Job Responsibility:
Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures
Perform equipment setup and changeover activities
Initiate and establish equipment operating parameters to maximize production
Perform the daily setup and routine operation of the packaging line
Perform preventive maintenance tasks as needed and trained
Troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Drive systems as trained
Inspect packaging components, in-process items, and packaged drug products
Palletize both finished and unfinished products and operate material handling equipment
Complete, maintain, and update production documentation
Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies
Meet the production schedules outlined by line team and/or Supervision
Manage area cleaning requirements including facility, equipment, and Operational Excellence initiatives
Manage Material movement functionalities and dispensing of materials for planned batches
Manage Solids Compounding Operation
Manage Batch control system recipe operations
Manage Liquids Compounding Operations
Perform the functions required for the Bio-Class I clean room
Participate in Sterile Media Fill qualifications for Sterile Filling and maintenance activities
Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and prepare all sterile filling product contact equipment and supplies for sterilization
Perform line start-up to ensure the proper drug products, labels, and components are used
Manage filling and packaging operations with the ability to run all equipment in the area
Requirements:
2 years manufacturing experience
Previous experience using automated inventory system is required (i.e., SAP, MES, etc.)
Previous experience using motorized & non-motorized material handling equipment required
Good written and verbal communication skills in English required
Good PC Skills, including use of e-mail, attaching documents to e-mail required
Previous experience using electronic databases and on-line tools required (i.e., but not limited to, Lotus Notes database, Employee Self-Services on-line tools, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to successfully changeover/set up multiple pieces of packaging/manufacturing equipment and strong troubleshooting skills required
Nice to have:
SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience highly desired
Experience in a government regulated, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) environment preferred