Job Description

About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
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Job Summary
The ST-Engineer, Process-Packaging assists with improvements to production safety, quality, capacity, reliability, cost per 1000 dosages, customer service and regulatory compliance in the Packaging department. As a member of a team, the ST-Engineer, Process-Packaging works with others in Solid Dose in an attempt to reduce or eliminate non-value added activities or costs, while maintaining or improving quality, productivity and timeliness of the projects being managed.
Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Packaging Technicians and the Packaging Technical team to understand and analyze packaging processes and equipment in order to make continuous improvements focusing on Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Manage resources to complete projects on schedule and create contingency plans to ensure minimal production impact.
• Liaise regularly with Packaging Operations, Engineering, and Quality Assurance and SHE group to coordinate project activities.
• Following Change Control requirement, coordinate the installation and commissioning of production equipment, including completing equipment installation and operational qualifications (IQ/OQs) for new and existing equipment, as required.
• Seek out issues and recommend solutions for improvements in production processes, reliability and compliance to Packaging Operations, Engineering and Quality Assurance.
• Generate maintenance and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as required.
• Ensure that all work is performed in full compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), SOPs and in accordance with established Safety Standards.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Courage and Innovation.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education

• Must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary Co-op education program.
• Preferred School and Programs: University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, Queen's University (Engineering, Sciences or related technical field).

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work within a team environment (as part of a team).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

• Experience

• Preferred experience level in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in Engineering, Sciences or related technical field.
• Experience in coordinating project activities is considered an asset.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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