Manufacturing Operations Operator
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Manufacturing and Supply
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
About the Job
We are looking for a Manufacturing Operations Operator to join our non-sterile production team in Cairo. The candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, ensuring full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures, and approved instructions, contributing to the achievement of production and quality goals.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations
Operate solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely.
Convert powdered raw materials into granules used in the production of tablets and capsules.
Execute various manufacturing processes, including:
Wet and dry granulation.
Drying.
Sieving.
Powder blending.
Tablet compression.
Tablet coating.
Capsule filling.
Execute all manufacturing steps in accordance with approved batch records and work instructions.
Complete and sign manufacturing records accurately and on time.
Contribute to achieving production plans and departmental weekly targets.
Quality and Regulatory Compliance
Ensure the application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements at all stages of manufacturing.
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and approved quality requirements.
Take appropriate actions to prevent product mix-ups or cross-contamination.
Verify the validity and calibration of equipment before starting operations.
Maintain the accuracy and completeness of operational and production records.
Equipment Operation and Monitoring
Perform periodic equipment checks before and during operation.
Contribute to troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
Report any deviations or operational issues immediately to the relevant management.
Participate in investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Perform cleaning, setup, and line clearance operations before and after production.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
Full compliance with the company's approved Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.
Apply equipment safety checklists periodically.
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working.
Adhere to waste management procedures and optimal resource utilization.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform any other tasks assigned by management.
Adhere to Sanofi values, code of conduct, and professional ethics.
Respect personal data protection requirements and information confidentiality.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.
Required Qualifications
- 1 to 5 years or more of experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field, preferably in solid dosage production or related granulation and manufacturing processes.
- Educational qualification: High school diploma or equivalent.
- A technical diploma or a qualification relevant to the industrial or pharmaceutical field is preferred.
Languages
- Proficiency in Arabic.
- Basic level of English.
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
Knowledge of solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
Ability to operate and monitor production equipment.
Basic troubleshooting and operational problem-solving skills.
Soft Skills
High accuracy and attention to detail.
Good documentation and data recording skills.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to work within a team.
Commitment to quality and occupational safety standards.
Effective organization and time management skills.
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
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