Pharmacist Assistant

7 days ago

Durban, South Africa Cipla Full time

**Department**:
Manufacturing

**Employment Type**:
Permanent

**Job Purpose**:
Coordinates and controls production activities under the supervision of the Production Pharmacist. Implements the production plan and targets according to cGMP, while maintaining the highest level of Quality, Safety and Productivity. Upholds and maintains all legislative requirements when reviewing and approving all production and related activities, within the scope of a legally appointed Pharmacist assistant. Supervisors employees engaged in production activities.

**Accountabilities**:
To assist production pharmacist in executing daily production tasks

To ensure maximum machine outputs and to ensure that the preparation, operation, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment in the Pharma manufacturing area is according to GMP, Safety and SOP Standards and documentation

To assist with training and development of staff

Effective utilization of resources (equipment and human resources) to keep processes cost at a minimum

Assists with supervision of operators, general assistants, and cleaners

Participates in developing team goals and objectives, by planning resources, equipment and manpower

To assist production pharmacist in executing daily production activities

Assists with or conducts shift handover with supervisors

Production plan is updated as required, in accordance with Production Planning

Contingency plans for production are generated and implemented as and when required

Be accountable for shift production and translating targets into outputs

Forecast possible problem areas and non-conformances that could potentially affect production

Reporting breakdowns and stoppages monitoring Timekeeping of staff and Ability to Co-ordinate production activities

Ensure timeous receipt of materials from stores and of QA documents

Prepare for daily operations to meet daily production outputs

Motivate and suggest equipment and process requirements

Ensures areas and equipment are clean and ready for use as per SOP

Safety and health problems are identified and reported to the safety rep for rectifying

**Accountabilities 1**:
Ensures documentation/materials are checked as per SOP

Initiate operational action to prioritize shift problems and any deviations that may occur

Reporting any deviations and the generation of non-conformance reports and investigations

Reporting breakdowns to maintenance

Monitors downtimes and problem solves with corrective action

Evaluates Product yields and reports deviations to Production Pharmacist

Check product yield compiles to limits, if not initiates an investigation, collates report and discusses with Production Pharmacist

Performs calculations such as yields, adjustments

Assists in re-design of manufacturing methods

Performs training of operators on SOP’s, safety etc.

Initiates changes once approval has been obtained

Accountable for product integrity

Participates and supports the implementation of world class manufacturing Practices and other continuous improvement initiatives

Ensures corrective action is taken to minimize deviations and yield transgressions

Prepares, reports and submits Deviations and transgression reports to QA

Ensures that GMP and SOP procedures are strictly adhered to

Monitors quality checks including in-process controls according to SOP, reviews and improves if necessary

Responsible for Document Procedure Compliance

Hazardous situations resolved immediately or reported to Production Pharmacist

Incidents/accidents are prevented by safe operating of equipment and machinery

**Accountabilities 2**:
Incidents/accidents are prevented by safe operating of equipment and machinery

Health and safety procedures are adhered to

The work area is safe and clean as per company policy

Performance issues are accurately identified and action instituted

Potential conflict is resolved according to IR procedures

Disciplinary action is taken according to the IR policy

Staff performance is monitored against standards and regular feedback is provided

Individual goals are developed and aligned to team goals and roles are clearly defined as per role profile

**Education Qualification**:
Matric/ Grade 12 (with Mathematics & English)

Qualified Pharmacist’s Assistant, registered with SAPC

**Relevant Work Experience**:
2 years in an internationalized/accredited pharmaceutical production environment

**Job Location**:
Durban, Mobeni

**Shift Hours**:
06:00 -14:00

14:00- 22:00

22:00 - 06:00

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