Production Operator

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

• Organize and execute all production activities efficiently and professionally, following procedures and instructions;
• Execute production processes autonomously;
• Complete and maintain all documentation accurately;
• Advocate for safe operations and high-quality performance, suggesting improvements and alerting colleagues to risks;
• Develop and accumulate strong production knowledge;
• Assist in the induction and training of new operators, sharing expertise and practical knowledge;
• Ensure compliance with GMP, legal, and HSE regulations, and enforce Hovione processes and good practices;
• Operate various equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining clean and organized facilities;
• Communicate openly with colleagues, reporting and proposing solutions for any issues;
• Attend and participate fully in all meetings and training sessions.

• Full secondary school qualifications or equivalent vocational qualification;
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment;
• Knowledge or experience with process systems in fine chemicals or pharmaceutical operations;
• Successful completion of mandatory Operator training;
• Strong understanding of Hovione unit operations and GMP regulations;
• Ability to comply with tasks in the technical competences matrix;
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal) and competent English;
• Numerical capability for simple arithmetic; computer literate; ability to work in shift patterns.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

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