Lead Production Operator

Summary: Synthesizes and purifies inhalation anesthetic agents through the operation and maintenance of reactions and distillations along with related support equipment and systems. Supports the Production Supervisor in site-wide commitments and deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Production Supervisor to achieve company goals and team success providing first line responsibility for safe operation of chemical operations, the manufacturing process, maintenance, and/or work on shift.
• Ability to motivate others through coaching and directing the team.
• Direct the appropriate response to a safety incident or emergency until chain of command arrives.
• Reinforce and ensure plant safety practices and maintain constant alert for hazardous conditions on a daily basis.
• Keeps Production Supervisors and Management informed as to the state of operations and production needs.
• Lead/Participate in Incident and Discrepancy Investigations.
• Shares dual responsibility with Production Supervisor in ensuring organization and cleanliness of the Production Floor as well as ensuring efficient operations to meet Production demands and schedules.
• Cooperates with management and colleagues on site to provide a safe and healthy working environment
• Follows operating procedures, rules and instruction to work in a safe fashion
• Acts responsibility in the use of plant and equipment; does not use equipment not trained to use
• Does not interfere or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety and environmental protection
• Makes managers aware of any hazard/potential hazard and reports any unusual occurrences of faulty equipment
• Stops anyone who works in a dangerous fashion and reports this to their manager so they can be shown the proper practice
• Takes immediate and appropriate action to remove any hazard created
• Wipe up spillages immediately while not putting themselves at risk
• Uses the safety equipment provided, including personal protective equipment, for defined situations taking care of it as if it were their own
• Has any personal injuries examined by first aiders or medical staff and reports all accidents, however minor, to supervisor
• Takes part in safety inspections as required
• Understands and performs work activities in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (21 CFR 210 & 211) in all areas of business where the cGMPs apply
• Works with and handles hazardous, flammable and highly hazardous materials in drums, cylinders, bulk tanks, etc
• Follows the MSDS precautions while wearing required personal protective equipment
• Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of chemicals
• Monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of pressure, liquid elevation and distribution of chemicals
• Completely and accurately records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operations, raw materials, temperature and pressure, water levels and analysis of egress gases
• Runs distillation columns, reactors, filters and molecular sieves
• Withdraws samples at times indicated and tests them to determine acidity, color and impurities
• Takes samples to the laboratory for analysis
• Adjusts the PH of discharged water
• Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustments or lubrication
• Records operations and maintenance actions taken on production records
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges; and by cleaning various components and replacing filters or other components
• Performs acid titration tests
• Oils and lubricates equipment
• Employs and promotes safe working practices in compliance with OSHA and company policy
• Is able to identify and protect him/herself, other employees and the facility from hazards while performing job duties
• Executes product transfers safely and accurately
• Maintains the production area in a clean and organized condition
• Sweeps, mops, dusts, polishes and waxes as needed
• Paints
• Assists other functional departments when needed including: Maintenance, Packaging, Warehouse, Engineering and Quality Control
• Operates fork lift and pallet jack
• Enters data into SAP
• Performs other duties as requested by the Shift Supervisor