Operations Site Lead

Job ref: OSL170924 Job type: Permanent Location: Newry Closing date: Wednesday 01 Jan 2025 17:00 Responsible for teams producing veterinary pharmaceutical products to the highest standards for distribution globally. Drive performance and embed a continuous improvement culture in key manufacturing suites, to deliver customer orders on time, adhering with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality Management System and the Environmental Health & Safety system. Ensure products are manufactured compliantly and aligned with regulatory authority standards globally. Main Activities/Tasks Develop and lead high performing teams on one of our 3 manufacturing sites in Newry. Drive a safety culture' and maintain the highest level of safety standards. Embed continuous improvement and Quality mindset within the team. Coach & mentor team to drive high standards of performance Responsibility for ensuring Customer requirements are exceeded, through effective coordination & planning of the manufacturing schedule Identify process improvement to maximise output & efficiency of the facility Partner with other site leads to ensure change is implemented consistently across sites Responsibility for Operational and Compliance KPIs for manufacturing facilities on site Ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards and associated records are completed compliantly Liaise with and promote teamwork with other departments such as Engineering, Process Excellence, Validations and Quality to ensure all production equipment and areas are fully compliant with all GMP and customer requirements. Lead the change management process for manufacturing issues Actively engage in continuous improvement programmes ensuring 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 Adhere to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice ensuring product is manufactured within the defined parameters of the Quality Management System. Where deviations occur suggest and implement CAPAs. Lead investigations and suggest CAPAs for manufacturing issues. Perform regular internal compliance audits against the appropriate regulations to ensure an audit ever-ready Production facility. Assist with external audits as required Essential Criteria: A degree or third level qualification in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or Mathematics (or a closely related area) or at least 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in the pharmaceutical industry A minimum of 7 years' experience in a management role, directly managing managers who individually manage teams Experience and understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory, quality and validation requirements, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g. solid oral dose, aseptic, non-aseptic techniques, API manufacturing and packaging and including materials, sciences and technology activities) and product launch. Ability to think strategically and act tactically, comfortable with getting into the detail as required Demonstrated ability to maintain compliant & safe working environment, delivering products at high quality and in line with regulatory standards Excellent leadership skills with demonstrable ability to motivate and train team members; coach new/ less experienced team members. Experience of environmental, health and safety (e.g. complete risk assessments, COSHH assessments, NEBOSH) Knowledge of control of documents (including a document management system). Experience of documentation associated with a Quality Management System. Desirable Criteria: Experience in aseptic manufacturing Experience of inventory control systems Experience of control of cross contamination (microbial or chemical). To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.