Trainee - Operator

Job Title: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Manufacturing Operator Trainee

Location: Hikma Chemicals

Duration: 1 Year Training Program

Objective: To provide the trainee with comprehensive hands-on experience in API manufacturing, while simultaneously enhancing the company's workforce by developing a skilled standby operator. The goal is to ensure seamless operations during absences of regular operators and evaluate the trainee's potential for employment based on their performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Operate Manufacturing Equipment: Assist in operating production line machinery under close and direct supervision while ensuring compliance with guidelines.
2. Quality and Safety Compliance: Interpret and implement company policies, and comply with safety, quality, health, and environmental procedures.
3. Documentation: Enter data on manufacturing orders, packaging standards, and logbooks for accurate records.
4. Production Support: Coordinate with various departments for raw materials, finished products, maintenance, and quality checks.
5. Cleanliness and Preparation: Perform cleaning activities (lines and machines) and ensure line and safety clearance prior to production start.
6. Continuous Improvement: Recommend maintenance activities and support continuous improvement projects.
7. On-the-Job Training: Receive training from higher levels to ensure adherence to guidelines and SOPs.
8. Daily Reporting: Submit daily production reports to the supervisor.

Requirements:

1. Educational Qualification: Diploma in Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
2. Skills: Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, good communication skills, and attention to detail.

Behavioral Competencies:                              Functional Competencies:

Initiative & Drive for Results – Level 1                 Documenting & Recording Information – Level 1

Collaboration & Teamwork – Level 1                  English Language – Level 1

1. Attributes: Willingness to work into two long shifts and weekends arrangements. Team player, willingness to learn, and adaptability.

Training Program Details:

• Duration: 1 Year
• Focus: Hands-on experience in API manufacturing, quality control, and documentation.
• Evaluation: Regular assessments for potential permanent employment.