AddressFresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure. We fully support local manufacturing and have invested in a brand new fully automated state of the art plant at Smithfield Sydney NSW to manufacture solutions required for dialysis patients.
About the role
The position of day shift Production Team Leader is a full-time role which works 38hrs per week Mon to Fri daywork plus some overtime. You will work with and lead a small team making key decisions reflecting GMP, Safety, Quality, Cost, based on established Production Schedule expectations. You will be able to do general mechanical repairs, work with basic robotics re-sets, understand with training our automated mix room and tank systems.
A highly competitive hourly rate of pay will be paid to the right candidate who will have some mechanical / team leader and or a similar background e.g. GMP / best practice.
As the team leader, you will work as part of the production team in the manufacturing and packaging of dialysis solutions.
Your day to day responsibilities include:
- Prepare & organise materials and equipment required for production
- Plan & Monitor equipment/quality and work safety requirements according to schedules
- Liaise with Production team and ensure production schedule is adhered to
- Meet Production Schedule
- Prepare job order/batches material according to daily/weekly schedule with the Production Manager
- Organise materials and equipment to be used to blend batch
- Monitor and check all batches are done with the correct handling of chemicals on safety and quality requirements.
- Prepare batch paper work and samples for quality control
- Approve batch documentation for production with assistance of the Quality Assurance Manager
- Perform routine maintenance and services on production equipment
- Monitor the High Purity Water Generator system
- Assist in the training of staff
- Assist with customer complaint investigations
- Safety, Sustainability and a focus on recycling
You will possess the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
- 3 plus years of manufacturing experience in a GMP / ISO certified environment
- General mechanical skills (qualified fitter, automation, pneumatics, conveyors, electronics).
- Forklift license holder & experienced forklift operator is an advantage
- Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with all production staff and departments
- Well-developed literacy, numeracy and clerical skills
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Word & Excel )
- Understanding & practice of OH&S/WHS and great hygiene habits.
- Some chemistry knowledge would be an advantage
If you're ready to be part of a highly committed team, then Apply Now!
