Pilot Plant Technician

On-Site role

Job Description:

• Work on-site at Client Health Science R&D Bridgewater, New Jersey location, Mon-Thurs 4x10 hour days
• Summary: Perform Pilot Plant Trials by collaboratively working with Product Developers and a team of fellow technicians, ensuring safe operation of equipment and operating in line with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• All work is to be performed under general supervision of and reporting directly to the Pilot Plant Manager.

Key Outputs and Performance Indicators 

Pilot Plant Operations:

• Prepare formulations in line with Trial Requests. 
• Support Project Leaders, Pilot Plant team members, and Maintenance in trial planning, preparation, execution, and review of improvements. 
• Set up, operate, clean, and sanitize aseptic-processing equipment in a sustainable and safe manner. 
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and support periodic review of those procedures. 
• Process and package batches in line with trial objectives. 
• Perform light mechanical repair and equipment adjustments as required and in line with SOPs. 
• Actively support and encourage knowledge sharing and cross-training. 

Measurements / Performance Indicators: Schedule attainment, daily and weekly, First Time Right 

Batch Records and Trial Documentation:

• Document and prepare summaries of trial results based on actual processing data. 
• Organize and record data as outlined in Pilot Plant requests and batch-record-keeping standards. 
• Update trial results and recipes in the internal NesTMS system. 

Measurements / Performance Indicators: First Time Right; On-time Release 

Functional Quality: 

• Identify and record process deviations and escalate accordingly. 
• Carry out quality control testing, including pH, viscosity, titrations, and total solids. 
• Support batch sampling and process-validation requirements. 
• Proactively cooperate with the team to improve Pilot Plant processes and procedures. 
• Follow and uphold Food Safety, Quality, and SHE policies as they pertain to the role. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area. 
• Support internal and external audits, including Client Management Systems and Food Safety audits. 

Measurements / Performance Indicators: First Time Right; On-time Release 

Logistics and Warehouse:

• Support raw-material weigh-ups as required. 
• Consume materials and update system records to ensure accurate stock control. 
• Support finished-product disposition, including labeling and transport within the site. 
• Carry out regular stock checks for selected ingredients to ensure adequate stock levels. 

Measurements / Performance Indicators: On-time Release 

Safety, Health and Environmental:

• Participate in internal Behaviour Based Safety and site environmental initiatives. 
• Support internal and external audits. 
• Maintain a safe working environment by proactively identifying and communicating issues. 

Measurements / Performance Indicators: BBS observations raised

Key Experiences:

• Experience working in a production environment in food or pharma. 
• Good Manufacturing Practices. 
• Collaboration and teamwork. 
• Thermal processing. 
• Aseptically processed and packaged foods, optional. 
• Open communication. 
• Problem solving. 

Organizational Knowledge:

• Core knowledge of the 10 Business Principles, with specific knowledge of Business Principle 2, Quality Assurance and Product Safety. 
• Ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally. 
• Ability to build trusted, open relationships with different functions across the value chain. 

Other Personal Qualities:

• Reliable and self-dependent.

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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