Teva NeuroPsych Regional Sales Manager - Ozark Region 

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

377816058

This position is responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing of drug products through equipment set-up, operation, clean-up and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

This position is to work in our Manufacturing Department from 3rd Shift, Monday through Friday 10:00 pm to 6:30 am.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible primarily for set up, changeover and operation of fluid bed and/or encapsulation. Additional duties include, but not limited to, mixers, granulators, dryers, mills and tablet compression.
• Responsible for demonstrating consistent and proficient performance in certified areas of operation as applicable.
• Responsible for demonstrating consistent and proficient performance on routine troubleshooting of machine parts and equipment in certified areas of operation as applicable.
• Responsible for training lower level technicians to perform manufacturing operations as applicable.
• Responsible for cleaning facilities, equipment and utensils as required following written Standards Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Responsible for completing documentation as required in the manufacturing of product and the cleaning of facilities and equipment, following cGMP’s and good documentation practices.
• Responsible for reporting and/or escalating any conditions or problems that may affect the quality or integrity of product.
• Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience:
• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires fluid bed and/or encapsulation experience in industries such as pharmaceutical, food processing or chemical manufacturing.
• Prefer Teva certification in one or more MFG and/or PKG operations as applicable for position.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office products, Learning Management Systems (LMS), ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and manufacturing/quality systems such as Trackwise and Qdocs.
• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Detail oriented with ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks.

Problem Solving:
• Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
• May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant:
• Standing for extended periods of time at work station or equipment.
• Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.
• Fingering – using fingers such as picking, pinching or typing.

Frequent:
• Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs.
• Twisting/Reaching – turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.

Occasional:
• Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.
• Climbing – use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend.
• Crawling – using hands and knees or hands and feet to move about.
• Pushing and/or Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force.
• Grasping – applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Lifting – raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally – up to 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs. and more than 50 lbs (with assistance).

Visual Acuity:
• Perform activities such as operating machines (i.e. lathes and drill presses) where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach.
• Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at a distance close to the eyes.
• Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts and/or moving equipment.
• Frequent exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.
• Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists and/or gasses.
• Frequent exposure to vibrations.
• Occasional exposure to wetness depending on assigned process.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed for assigned process (i.e. safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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