Processor, Formulations I (Manufacturing)
Processor, Formulations I
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.
As a Formulations Processor I, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations, ensuring flawless production of high-quality formulations in Greenwood, SC, USA. This is your chance to be part of an exceptionally dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation! The Material Preparations department is integral to the hard capsule production process by ensuring that material is supplied to the machines in a timely manner and that the material meets all the quality requirements to ensure proper capsule production.
Essential Functions:
- Processors precisely blend sets of defined ingredients into master batches and process them to strict specifications to ensure the highest quality formulations and reliable downstream process.
- When the indicators are ‘GREEN', the process is under control. The Processor relentlessly monitors the condition of the process and immediately remediates any deviation.
- Through monitoring of statistical controls, periodic product samples, and signals from inspection detectors, the Processor creates the highest quality formulations that are functional, safe, compliant and perform to specifications.
- By first setting high standards for process control and quality, the Processor generates high batch output, synchronized with downstream processes, maximizes process and material efficiencies, and addresses all issues swiftly.
- Orderly work areas reduce workplace hazards and ensure product compliance. Cleanliness also reflects a controlled process and improves the appearance of the company to onlooking fellow colleagues and visitors.
- Maintain production records as required by Good Manufacturing Practices
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, additional hours/days as business needs dictate. Attendance in the plant site is considered an essential function.
- The Formulations Processor provides backup for other Formulations Processors.
- Must meet expectations on Safety, Attendance, Teamwork, Quality, and Productivity metrics.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
- Must score a 50 or less on Color Hue Test
- Ability to work with percentages, decimals, and fractions and do related calculations
- Ability to accurately use precision weighing equipment
- Lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs.
- Basic computer skills
Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
