Production Technician

Job Description

Production Technician

Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits

Location: Wellington - Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Career growth: Expand your expertise in a growing, successful industry

Professional development: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, evolving role

The primary responsibility of the Production Technician is to perform day to day operations in various areas within the manufacturing department, to ensure antigen and / or vaccine is produced to required standards to meet customer demand in global markets.

The Production Technician sits within the Global Animal Health Manufacturing organisation and reports to Production Manager.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

Manufacture antigen and / or Vaccine to required standards, according to set production schedules by:

Operating equipment in accordance with SOPs

Performing tasks and processes in accordance with SOPs

Documenting all tasks in batch records, worksheets or logs in accordance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP)

Maintaining good housekeeping

Planning daily workload

Communicating clearly and in a timely way with other members of the Manufacturing Team and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of product, samples and documentation

Perform on-the-job training for other technicians in areas of expertise

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Minimize deviations in the manufacture of products by:

Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with SOPs

Using knowledge of processes and problem-solving techniques to thoroughly investigate and determine root cause of deviations

Identifying Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) to eliminate further deviations occurring

Completing deviation reports in a timely manner

Implementing agreed Corrective and Preventative Actions within required timeframes

Documentation Responsibilities

Maintain all documentation in accordance with Company and relevant quality standards

Review and update documentation, such as SOPs, batch records, worksheets, to ensure GMP standards continue to be met

Author or review assigned SOPs and documentation in required timeframes

Implement changes to production documents and processes in accordance with agreed change proposals

What You Must have

Science degree or equivalent preferred

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Understanding of GMP

Computer Skills: Spreadsheet, Word, SAP

What You Can Expect

Work autonomously whilst being supported , encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation

Exposure to upskill and develop in your role

Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets

Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Change Management, Data Logging, Documentations, Heavy Equipment Operation, Housekeeping, Incident Investigations, Incident Management, Industry Knowledge, Initiative Activity, IT Documentation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Medical Equipment Management, Microsoft Outlook, Occupational Safety and Health, Performance Management Tool, Process Management, Production Operations, Production Planning, Production Processes, Production Scheduling, Product Management, Product Manufacturing {+ 29 more}

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

10/17/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.