Packing Technician

at  Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!
We’re currently seeking a dedicated Packing Technician to support our sterile production line. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar environment, though no prior pharmaceutical experience is required. This role is shift-based, running from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend overtime paid at double time.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a packing discipline relating to automatic and semi-automatic hi-speed packing lines and associated sub systems/equipment
• Experience in system automation and control in relation to alarm functionality and response
• Ability to understand basic functionality of hi-speed complex packing equipment.
• Ability to work with computerised systems
• Proven experience and capabilities in working within a manufacturing team environment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven industrial experience in a packing/ similar discipline relating to automatic and semi-automatic hi-speed packing lines and associated sub systems/equipment (Preferred but not essential)
• Hands on experience in using of serialisation systems for pharmaceutical packed products (Preferred but not essential)
• Proven experience in the use of electronic systems e.g. SAP, Easidoc (Preferred)

GMP / EHS Requirements:

• Ensure all tasks comply with GMP requirements and communicate any noncompliance concerns to the Team Leader or equivalent.
• Work safely and comply with site EHS and Quality procedures at all times.
• Keep training up to date and documented by adhering to the training plan and maintaining personal training records

Safety:

• Maintain safety awareness and highlight improvements within the packing function.
• Ensure housekeeping is always inspection-ready.
• Adhere to EHS mandatory training schedules.

Operations:

• Operate and set up automated and semi-automated packing lines.
• Handle receipt of packing components and vials.
• Transfer products/materials into and out of cold storage.
• Collect data and ensure overall equipment effectiveness.
• Perform equipment/process fault finding and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP in all activities and documentation.
• Contribute to site Quality processes like CAPA, UE, and Change Control.
• Support site enterprise excellence initiatives.
• Undertake tasks across site manufacturing units as per training and experience.

Quality:

• Complete batch/process documentation correctly and timely, including electronic records like SAP.
• Perform line clearance and cleaning of packing equipment and areas.
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities.
• Use enterprise excellence principles to collect relevant data for effective capacity utilization and minimizing downtime.
• Provide support, guidance, and training for new employees.

Customer:

• Be flexible in response to internal support requirements and customer demand.
• Ensure internal and external customer requirements are met as per schedule adherence agreed with Supply Chain.

GMP / EHS Requirements:

• Ensure all tasks comply with GMP requirements and communicate any noncompliance concerns to the Team Leader or equivalent.
• Work safely and comply with site EHS and Quality procedures at all times.
• Keep training up to date and documented by adhering to the training plan and maintaining personal training records.