Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Salary:Competitive plus pension, health, life assurance plus others

Job Type:PermanentLocation:Newry Co. Down / ArmaghRef:S011724

RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our client have a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation in Newry as aManufacturing Supervisor.

Must be able to work on a rotating shift pattern including days and nights.

This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy.

Requirements:

Essential:

• 4 years relevant manufacturing experience OR a degree or third level qualification in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or Mathematics (or a closely related area)
• Technical experience in a related manufacturing environment.
• Able to demonstrate ability to motivate and train team members.
• Ability to issue and review technical reports and documents based on strong methodical rationale (either in an education or employment environment).
• Ability to prioritise and meet targets.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work extra hours to meet the needs of the business.
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages.
• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application.

Desirable:

• 1 years+ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Experience of control of cross contamination (microbial or chemical).
• Experience of controlling production documentation processes (including a document management system).
• Experience of documentation associated with a quality management system.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day to day running of the production facility.
• Comply with all aspects of the Quality, Environmental Management Systems and Health and Safety policies.
• Co-Ordinate, plan and supervise a team of operators ensuring that production goals and targets are met.
• Manage assigned personnel and provide feedback where required.
• Work to build strong cohesive teams both within the department and cross departments within the company.
• Provide input into the systems and procedures to ensure the efficient running of the production department.
• Maximise output and efficiency while looking for opportunities to drive improvements.
• Provide timely, detailed and accurate reports on the status of manufacturing and packing operations, alerting the senior management of any issues which may impact on finished product quantities and availabilities.
• Ensure operatives maintain all records (e.g. Production Control Records, training records and log books).
• Create and review procedures and documentation associated with the manufacturing process for commercial products.
• Ensure cleaning of equipment and facilities is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures to avoid contamination.
• Liaise with other departments such as Engineering, Process Excellence, Validations and Quality and actively engage in continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure that all manufacturing activities are carried out in the most cost effective manner, minimising reject levels and maximising yields to ensuring that daily production targets and annual departmental goals are met.
• Ensure that team members are aware of issues which may affect them doing their duties and that information disseminates throughout the department.
• Assume responsibility for assigned Operational and Compliance metrics.
• Work towards the company mission, strategy and culture.
• Undertake any other duties, which may be assigned by Senior Management.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now and Ciara who is based in our Northeast office will be in contact if you are suitable.

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