Lead Pharma Packaging Technician 1st Shift

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.

401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Working under minimum supervision, function as a lead technician and/or technical specialist in support of packaging products in accordance with Regulatory and Zoetis guidelines. Work as part of a team operating pharmaceutical packaging lines. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.

Hours: 1st Shift, Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

• Coordinate staff work assignments, equipment utilization and other department resources.
• Assemble and approve issued packaging documentation, review completed documents for accuracy.
• Maintain inventory management (SAP)
• Final approval responsibility for equipment, line clearance and component issuance prior to line start up.
• Monitor and check line operations to ensure all packaging procedures are being accurately completed for each product.
• Conduct detailed troubleshooting and/or advanced maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Apply divisional quality standards to the operation and take appropriate action as needed.
• Assist with equipment set-up and operation as assigned.
• Assist with meeting routers and schedules.
• Communicate effectively between departments, shifts and employees.
• Understand and enforce company policies and procedures, i.e., Personnel, Safety, SOP’s, and cGMP’s.
• Assist and conduct investigations (ETS)
• Review and update SOP’s and Operational manuals (Change Control)
• Conduct employee training (classroom and OJT)
• Assist supervisor with employee evaluations
• Keep supervisor informed of shop floor issues and concerns.
• Write work-orders and purchase requisitions.
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment operation.
• Make vendor contacts as appropriate.
• Contribute and participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP)
• Assist Production Development, i.e., Stability runs, Designs of Experiments and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each principle job duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

• Two years college and/or four years Pharmaceutical or Biological experience
• Demonstrated technical understanding of packaging equipment.
• Completion of Leadership training courses or equivalent training

• Communication skills at college level
• Ability to speak effectively before employees and management.
• Capable to write detailed memos , monthly reports and operational procedures.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to write project justifications showing cost justifications.

• Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to make logical decisions concerning shift and department issues.

• Demonstrated leadership proficiency.
• Ability to develop and enhance a teamwork atmosphere.
• Ability to resolve employee conflicts fairly among co-workers.
• Ability to confidentially handle employee and company information.

• College degree (Business or Science fields) and four years supervisory / technical experience
• Proficiency in PC windows applications, i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, and other in-house software systems