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