Tablet Press Compression Operator - Kenvue Cape Town - Cape Town
(2019-08)
Pharmaceutical manufacturing role focused on high-speed tablet compression machinery operations.
- Setting up, adjusting, and overseeing high-speed tablet Compression machinery.
- Operated tablet press machinery to produce quality pharmaceuticals tablets daily.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality control protocols.
- Conducting in-process checks, including hardness testing, weight variation, friability, and disintegration tests
- Recording batch manufacturing data, critical process parameters, and yields in real time.
- Trained new operators on machine settings and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Machine Setter /Operator - Herbal Homeopathic
(2012-04 - 2019-06)
Pharmaceutical manufacturing role involving machine setup, operation, and maintenance with focus on efficiency and quality improvements.
- Set up, operated, and maintained a variety of machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Achieved a 15% increase in production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and workflows.
- Conducted routine quality checks and troubleshooting, effectively reducing defects by 20%.
- Trained and mentored junior operators, enhancing team skills and promoting a safe work environment.
- Maintained compliance with safety and quality standards, contributing to zero workplace incidents during tenure.
Blending Operator - Freddy Hirsch
(2007-01 - 2012-03)
Food industry role operating blending machinery to produce high-quality food products.
- Operated blending machinery to produce high-quality food products, ensuring consistency and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with production teams to optimize blending processes, achieving an increase in output efficiency.
- Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment to minimize downtime and enhance operational reliability.
- Implemented quality control measures, reducing product defects through stringent monitoring of blending parameters.
- Trained and supervised new staff on blending techniques and safety protocols, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
