Equipment Operator

Publication date:16 October 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Stein Aargau

Job summary

Join Novartis as an Equipment Operator, ensuring quality production.

Tasks

Execute assigned manufacturing tasks per production plan.
Maintain compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental standards.
Manage GMP documents and batch documentation efficiently.

Skills

Experience in operations, cross-department collaboration required.
Knowledge of GMP guidelines and HSE principles essential.
Strong time management and efficiency skills needed.

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About the job

Summary

Equipment Operator:
Performs assigned manufacturing tasks and activities according to the production schedule to ensure timely production of products in the required quality and quantity – complying with applicable GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
Service Operator:
Performs assigned manufacturing tasks and activities according to the production schedule – complying with applicable GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. Performs routine operational support activities according to the manufacturing process and schedule to enable timely production of products in the required quality and quantity.
Documentation Specialist Admin:
Manages the change, editing, distribution, review, and archiving of GMP manufacturing documents as well as the creation of batch documentation to hand them over to production on time and in the required quality. Ensures a range of administrative tasks necessary for the proper functioning of the unit."

About the Role

Main Responsibilities:

Equipment Operator: - Participation in the manufacturing processes, - execution of all assigned tasks according to the production schedule and in compliance with applicable GMP, labor, operational, environmental, and safety regulations

Performance Indicators:

On-time delivery: adherence to the production schedule, timely execution of tasks
Quality: number of errors in processed or updated production documents as well as in the review of batch documentation
Time management: efficient use of time on the shop floor, where required

Minimum Requirements/Professional Experience:

Operations management and execution
Cross-departmental collaboration
Transportation
General HSE knowledge (Health, Safety, Environment)
Knowledge of GMP guidelines (Good Manufacturing Practice)
Expertise in transport classification (e.g., IATA or DOT)
Execution of manufacturing processes

Languages:

English

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