What you'll do
As a member of our Operations team, you’ll be on the front line, directly impacting patients by making sure we manufacture our products effectively, quickly and collaboratively. Every day, you’ll experience fresh challenges as you navigate the ever-changing landscape of Operations – which means you’ll have plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. Backed by a supportive team, be part of accelerating our operational excellence with innovations in cutting-edge science, Lean ways of working and fast changing digital technologies.
In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. Experience leading edge digital innovations such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality that drives efficiencies and keeps a balanced workload. Enjoy varying shifts in a regulated but stimulating atmosphere. And gain invaluable experience and exposure in a team that wants to see you succeed.
Why Global Operations at AstraZeneca?
From molecule to medicine, our pipeline to deliver to patients is ever-growing and increasingly complex. Our Operations Team brings the Research & Development pipeline to life, from development and manufacturing, through to testing and delivery. We have the ambition to make our processes quicker, more affordable and more sustainable, leading to better outcomes.
It makes us proud to know we’re working with medicines that address unmet needs. With every decision we make, we are conscious of our very clear responsibility to deliver. So, we create a culture of continuous improvement – driven by our people.
With teams across 25 locations and a reach into global communities, your ideas can become a reality at scale, with the potential to genuinely improve the lives of patients and their families. Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact.
Success Profile
Our success profile gives you a better idea of whether the job is right for you. These are the behaviours you’ll need in order to thrive.
Problem solver
Disciplined thinkers and doers, we thrive in our often intense and varied environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. As an avid problem solver, you’ll do well here.
Eager to learn
If you’re proactive with a thirst for knowledge, we’ll provide you with every resource to grow. We’ll give you what you need to achieve autonomy, advance your career and work with advanced technologies.
Open to change
In a global biopharmaceutical, things change quickly – and it’s up to us in Operations to make sure that change goes smoothly. The ability to be adaptable plays a huge role in whether our continuous improvement succeeds.
Patient-first mindset
The medicines you manufacture, package and deliver in Operations help people. If you have the passion and the drive to make people’s lives better – then this is the place for you.
Responsibilities
The AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets and capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is complex, the largest AZ production site in the US with over 700+ employees. We are located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state. The Mt. Vernon site is both collaborative and Inclusive. We have several employee resource groups (ERGs) onsite that are aimed at promoting, celebrating, and educating employees about diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, networking, etc. Each of these groups provide employees with opportunities for interactive and engaging events and initiatives which enhance professional development and provide opportunities to engage with likeminded co-workers.
It is important to us that each employee feels welcome to bring their whole self to work every day. Here is a sneak peek of some of “perks” the MTV site offers: on-site fitness center with access to a personal trainer, on-site walking trail, walking desk, on-site basketball court, ping pong, massage chair, lunch & learns, sustainable & ergonomic office working environment, tuition reimbursement, training/ lifelong learning opportunities, book club, dining center with hot meals, snack market, free coffee and hot tea, climate controlled work environment.
Accountabilities:
- Demonstrate ability to accurately operate equipment, perform equipment set-up/change-over/cleanups, assist in preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment problems to achieve optimum production levels.
- Ensure compliance with Mt. Vernon Site standards, policies, and SOPs for GMP and required documentation, as well as AstraZeneca Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and requirements.
- Pay attention to detail and effectively document and follow SOPs.
- Collaborate with Process Facilitators and other Operators/Mechanics/Technicians to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in equipment/production efficiencies.
- Dispose of hazardous waste ink materials in the <90 day accumulation container.
- Be flexible in responding to changes in equipment/production assignments and understand, interpret, and advise on production schedules.
- Demonstrate good communication skills and work in a high-performing team environment.
- Be available to work other shifts, weekends, or alternative schedules when production demands require. Position could rotate shifts or have a fixed shift assignment.
- Conduct activities and interactions consistent with AstraZeneca values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role.
- Ensure compliance with AZ Corporate Policies and Directives, site Standard Operating Procedures, site policies, work instructions, regulatory requirements, and industry standard processes (cGMPs, GAMP, ITIL, PMI or equivalent experience).
- Maintain a safe work environment and perform work in accordance with site SHE policies and procedures.
- Immediately report potential unsafe conditions to management.
- Support internal, external, and regulatory inspections including FDA, EMEA, and third-party inspections.
- Participate in the investigation and resolution of product quality problems.
- Complete work in compliance with cGMPs, site policies, work instructions, and SOPs.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- High School Diploma with one year experience in a production environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Basic mechanical proficiency.
- Basic digital literacy; experience with Microsoft Office applications, and SAP is desirable.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.
- Knowledge of cGMPs.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three years experience as an operator in a production environment, pharmaceutical experience a plus.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work 100% onsite, but we balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.
At AstraZeneca, you will find a strong connection to the patient. It's what drives us every day. United behind one mission—finding the best solution to put our patients first—you will play a significant role in delivering our innovative medicines all the way until they reach our patients.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Reasons to Join
Benefits
Training
We offer training as soon as you join. This will leave you feeling confident about the job ahead and excited to get started. From there, you have the opportunity to complete qualifications, develop into a leader within your area of expertise and inspire others to reach their potential.
Future-focused technology
With automation and machine learning changing the Operations environment, we are investing in cutting-edge technologies that improve flow whilst making you more effective in your work. And our Lean ways of working will help you innovate with a digital-first mindset.
Work/life balance
Whether you’re working around studies, parenthood or caring for loved ones, our shift patterns help make work manageable and life a lot easier. It’s all part of our commitment to making Operations the place for agile and committed innovators.
Mobility
In Operations, you can move both upwards and sideways. Whether you want to aim for management, use your skills in a different department or even help other sites achieve consistency, we want our people to grow in the direction that is right for them.
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