Packaging Technician

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:
Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

About the Role

Main Duties
- Identify process improvements at both an operational and strategic level
- Manage technical improvement projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare technical documents including diagrams and schematics
- Manage the Packaging Tooling Resources and implement process improvements to improve tooling utilisation
- Provide Quality inspection approvals as required, within area of responsibility
- To maximise the cost effectiveness of packaging processes and resources in the manufacture of safe, pure and effective therapeutic products
- Coordinate validation of packaging expansion projects and strategic initiative
- Review technology and initiate innovative process improvements
- Build and maintain packaging safety and GMP standards
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace by complying with company instructions and processes, taking reasonable care to ensure your own safety and health and that of others, and to report any injury, hazard or illness
- Positively contribute to a motivated and engaged workforce through effective communication, participation and teamwork
- Maintain the required level of skill and competencies relevant for your job role and development
- Ensure cGMP compliance by following company policies and procedures
- Complete GMP documentation to cGMP standards
- Report any deviations in processing or procedures immediately
- Identify and participate in the implementation of CIs
- Participate in OE workshops and training
- Manage your work efficiently and cost effectively to meet Operations plans and targets
- Other duties as required by the Packaging Area Managers/Packaging Manager of the role

About you
- Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry highly regarded.
- Experience in FMCG packaging form to fill systems including bottle filling / sealing / moulding, and downstream ancillary packaging equipment including labelling / coding / shrink wrapping / cartoning etc. is highly desirable.
- Experience with and use of technical documentation such as URS, IQOQ, technical drawings will also be highly regarded.
- Experience in Project Management of technical projects required.
- Technical drafting for diagrams and schematics
- A technical diploma in mechanics, electrical or fitting preferred

Viatris Benefits:

- Employee rewards and discount platform
- Annual wellness allowance
- Recognition programs
- State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options
- Benefits for health and financial wellness
- Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others
- Viatris Product loyalty program
- Free annual flu vaccination
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum
- Additional paid parental leave
- Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
- Retirement savings plans
- Annual leave loading, as well as paid additional bereavement leave

Culture

Viatris has been named in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2022 list. We have now received this recognition in each of our first two years - and for 2022, we are ranked in the top 10% of the 800 global employers who made the ranking.

Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us.

Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day.

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.