Operations Technician :The incumbent operates all equipment and facilities in his assigned area safely and efficiently and keeps the same in good state of maintenance. He works closely in a team, keeping in close contact and in particular, highlights all items bearing on safety, quality and efficiency.Key Responsibilities AreaPerforms batch / unit or ancillary operations safely and efficiently following standard operating procedures and as necessary, leads technicians in unit operations. Takes in process samples and carries out checks using analytical instruments.Do routine mechanical and lubrication checks and where required, carries out early maintenance and repair using hand tools.Performs materials handling and movement using hand-pallet trucks, reach truck or other material handling equipment in a safe manner, following standard operating procedures.Ensures that batch and operating log sheets are correctly recorded and complied.Follows Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA+ principles when executing instructions and recording data, and adheres to Document Error management procedures if document error is observedCommunicates clearly with his superintendent and colleagues and at the end of his shift, hand-over to his senior operations technician highlighting production status and any items bearing on safety, quality and efficiency.Do engineering-related work with technicians during process runs, plant configuration during the campaign change over or maintenance using hand-tools. E.g.: filters change, equipment replacement and other plant-care type engineering work. Prepares plant and equipment for engineering maintenance.Inspects and maintains housekeeping of his assigned area for clean and safe working conditions as well as ensuring that personal protection equipment, safety and fire-fighting equipment are maintained ready for use.Carries out firefighting / first-aid duties as assigned and trained.Perform plant trouble shooting using appropriate problem-solving tool to minimize plant stoppages and safety or quality incidents.Raise improvement ideas and implement initiatives to support department objectives.Carries out other related duties as assigned by the superintendent, production leader or senior technicians.Skills, Knowledge, and ExperienceProfessionalDiploma in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering and MechatronicsExperience in pharmaceutical API plant and consumer goods industryExperience in manufacturing practices and safety procedures.TechnicalTrouble shooting skillsBasic awareness of industrial standardsGood knowledge in maintenance and operating principles of production and utility equipmentPlant inspection skills (for Superintendent deputy role, as needed)Good knowledge of Permit-to-Work systems and Risk Assessment (for Superintendent deputy role, as needed).Correct documentation errors in accordance with existing proceduresBusinessGood communications skillsCompetenciesAbility to work as a teamProblem solving skillsAnalytical thinking skillsPlanning and Organisation skillsLeadership skillsWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. 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