Manufacturing Management

Sr Production Operator

Address: 5105 S National Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914, United States of America

Job ID: R0184408

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As a Clinic Manager at Fresenius Medical Care, you’ll manage the daily operations of our outpatient centers. More importantly, you’ll be the key driver in carrying out our mission: To deliver superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the health care industry are judged. This is accomplished by hiring, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, tracking and delivering superior patient outcomes and monitoring regulatory and safety requirements. Strong management skills are required and prior direct patient care experience is needed for occasions when the team needs a helping hand.

A female nurse examining her patient

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Fresenius Medical Care support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.

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Fresenius Medical Care nurses are on the front line of patient care, improving the quality of life of every patient, every day. That means providing dialysis care to 10-12 patients at any given time, and collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a unique care plan to each one of them. This role is all about relationships and the bond you’ll create with patients and their families. Prior dialysis nursing experience is helpful, but many successful candidates come from a background in ICU, PCU and/or surgery.

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Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Responsible for performing a broad range of tasks on the production floor. Ensures all assigned tasks are completed in order to meet requirements including machine operation, packaging, material handling, and shipping packages, as needed.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Under limited supervision, applies considerable production operations knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks on the production floor.
  • Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues and/or in making recommendations.
  • Performs functions that require full knowledge of general aspects of the job.
  • Performs packaging and batch making functions for the line. 
  • Performs production preparation as directed following current production and QC procedures, guidelines, and SOPs.
  • Assists in monitoring all operations.
  • Assists in monitoring raw material and packaging component availability.
  • Interfaces with PLC and PC applications in order to operate the line.
  • Performs reconciliations regularly.
  • Performs breakdown and assembly of production machines.
  • Troubleshoots equipment issues and performs minor maintenance of equipment.
  • Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and follows all Manufacturing SOPs that apply to this position.
  • Performs all paperwork functions related to the batching and packaging operations. Maintains logs, batch records, and all applicable documentation in accordance with internal standard operating procedures.
  • Participates in all activities required to maintain a clean and safe plant.
  • Performs all production duties on an as needed basis to meet production requirements and comply with GMPs.
  • Loads and unloads raw material and finished product utilizing forklift and other material handling devices, as needed, in a safe and efficient manner.
  • May perform Material Handler duties and responsibilities, as needed.
  • Contacts are frequently with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of a sensitive nature.
  • Normally receives no instruction on routine daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
  • May provide assistance to Production Operator I and/or Production Operator II with more complex support tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
  • May escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
  • Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Remains current in knowledge and understanding of process changes and updates for work areas.
  • Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to lift materials of up to 75 lbs.

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree desirable.

 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Minimum 2 – 4 years of related production experience.
  • Experience with food, chemical, or drug manufacturing equipment preferred.
  • Understands Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Experience in operation of a forklift and other material handling equipment.
  • Computer skills and data entry experience.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

 

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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“You have a lot of independence...so the doctors trust you. You have to be able to make decisions on your own.”
Lesly,
Inpatient Services RN

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