Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a B-Con OSD Specialist Operations Engineer.  The incumbent plays a key role in operations and must combine expert knowledge in manufacturing operations with good leadership ability. The incumbent must be self-motivated and have a proven track record in Operations. It is envisaged that the incumbent has minimum 5 years Manufacturing experience or equivalent. Continuously identifies opportunities for improving productivity to facilitate better than profit plan performance during the production year and increasing the sites capacity for future years.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

Reporting to the B-Con OSD Operations Lead, the Operations Engineer provides day-to-day engineering support to the B-Con OSD Operations Team in the B-Con OSD area. The incumbent must bring energy, knowledge, innovation to this role.Lead and Manage the B-Con OSD Operational Readiness program to ensure all requirements from each business functions for Operation Readiness Program are met for successful start-up of B-Con OSD facility in 2025.Develop, review and approval of all SOP’s/ SWI’s for B-Con OSD Operations.Operations representative on Commissioning and Qualification of Continuous Manufacturing Module in B-Con OSD.Operations Representative on Containment Verification Team for B-Con OSD, ensuring containment verification steps are aligned with operations procedures.Develop the necessary training programs for B-Con OSD Operations by membership of Potent Training Team.Complete all safety permitting approvals for High-Risk work in B-Con OSD during Operations start-up.Responsible for the development of HECP’s for B-Con OSD equipment.Develop all the safety risk assessments for B-Con OSD Operations.Responsible for deployment of fit for purpose & stage appropriate MPS in B-Con OSD with foundational structures in place from start-up. Develop the B-Con OSD MPS roadmap and measure deployment Versus target.Provide technical/operational expertise on continuous improvement projects.GMP compliance – completion of factory walkdowns, completion of activities required for B-Con OSD Licensing, – completion of factory walkdowns.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

Hold a Third Level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science discipline OR, Relevant Manufacturing Formulation experience, preferably in potent formulation.Minimum 5 years industrial experience.Lean Six Sigma Certification an advantage.SAP/MES knowledge/experience.Project Management (not essential)

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

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.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, cGMP Regulations, CI/CD, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Continuous Integrations, Engineering Support, Entrepreneurial Organizations, GMP Compliance, Human Resource Management, Maintenance Management, Management Process, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Mechatronics, Operational Risk Assessment, Operations Consulting, Operations Support, Prioritization, Product Engineering, Productivity Improvements, Project Engineering, Project Human Resource Management, Project Leadership {+ 5 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

05/23/2025

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Requisition ID:R343504