Senior Production Operative - Pharmaceutical

Oxford
4 weeks ago
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Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Senior Production Operative to work for a pharmaceutical company in Oxford.

Role: Senior Production Operative - Pharmaceutical

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Hours: Full time - Permanent

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Production Operative:

To support and assist in an effective Right First-Time approach within the Production Department to ensure compliant delivery of processes on time and in full.
In the absence of the Production Supervisor, Supervision of the Production department.
Assist the Production Supervisor with the implementation and control of the manufacturing cleanroom schedule
Ensuring that all equipment is in a state of readiness to perform batch manufacture
Effective communication to staff of requirements as stated in standard operating procedures and assuring compliance with these procedures
Training Production Operators in line with written procedures and maintenance of training records.
Providing motivation for individual staff members to develop technically
To ensure effective departmental communications
Assuring high standards of technical performance within the Production Department by effective interaction with line management to best serve clients.
Assisting in local projects to optimise site performance and regulatory compliance.
Updating production documentation as required via the change control process
Raise, investigate and document deviations to the manufacturing processes
Utilise the software available for stock control, ensuring accurate deductions and additions to stock levels
To assist wherever required within the Production departmentAbout you:

Experience in the supervision of Production Operators within a CGMP environment
Sound understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements of the business particularly with regards to Quality, Environmental and H&S (Health & Safety)
Good communicate and interpersonal skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

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