Manufacturing Shift Leader

Manufacturing Shift Leader

Our client, a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Shift Leader to join their team based in Great Yarmouth.

This is a full time permanent position, working double days shifts, based at Great Yarmouth.

Hours:

Week one

• Monday to Thursday 6:00am to 2:00pm
• Friday 6:00am to 1:00pm

Week two

• Monday to Thursday 1.45pm to 10pm

• Friday 12.45pm to 6.45pm

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience of appraisals and individual performance management
• Previous experience of supervising and leading a team, monitoring performance, & delegating work within a production / manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the assertiveness to deal with staff related issues.
• Working experience of HR principles and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High aptitude for problem solving and decision making with proactive identification of improvements.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar, with experience of key problem solving or improvement tools (e.g. DMAIC, Kaizen)
• Experience of working within a regulated manufacturing/production environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, food production environment) and associated documentation.
• Sound working knowledge of windows office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and computer systems

Key responsibilities:

• Run the Manufacturing shift and manage the shift team.

• Lead by example with regards to timekeeping, work ethic, H&S and GMP standards and ensure the shift team adopt and maintain these standards.
• Ensure shift members are trained in all relevant processes and training is adequately documented.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives and Lean projects within the department.
• Create, review and update production SOPs, WIs, Forms and BPRs in the electronic document management system when required.
• Be responsible for completing non-conformance investigations and associated CAPAs and assist in creating and completing change controls
• Manage effectively employee relations both informally & formally.
• Act as a responsible person on site outside of normal hours.

• Ensure bulks are produced to meet plans, to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures on the shift.

• Proactively liaise with support departments to ensure day to day problems are resolved efficiently and plans are met.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
• Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
• Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
• Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
• AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
• Free onsite parking

The role would be responsible for leading the Manufacturing shift team to achieve the manufacturing plans in an efficient and safe manner and to produce a bulk product that complies with GMP requirements.

This role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and deputises for the Manufacturing Coordinator in their absence.

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd