What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Automation Specialist position at Knipper Health?
About the Role: As a Packaging Automation Specialist at Knipper Health, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal functionality of automated pharmacy dispensing systems. This includes regular maintenance checks, troubleshooting malfunctions, performing repairs, and managing inventory of system supplies.
Main Responsibilities:
- Monitor secondary packaging and drug dispensing automation to improve processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
- Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, process flow diagrams, and work instructions.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers of automation technologies and systems.
- Train Pharmacy personnel on the operation and identification/troubleshooting of minor fixes.
- Troubleshoot automation systems and develop solutions to resolve issues and optimize performance in collaboration with client and manufacturer.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for automation systems.
- Capture data on run times, down times, rejects, etc. and create analytics to easily identify degradation in equipment productivity.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including dates, repairs performed, and system updates.
- Assist pharmacy technicians with system-related inquiries and resolve user-level problems.
- Identify and address issues with system components such as sensors, cameras, bar-code scanners, label and bagging components and conveyors.
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant Pharmacy/production environment.
- Ensure adherence to applicable regulations, OSHA, and industry best practices.
- Manage Mechanics assigned to business unit.
The above duties are representative of the position and not all-inclusive.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five (5) to Seven (7) years in automated environment, preferably pharmaceutical or pharmacy related or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Key Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of safety (OSHA) and regulatory requirements for automation systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proficiency with job-specific machinery and equipment.
- Neat and legible handwriting.
