Manufacturing Managers with a background in Solid Dose Pharmaceuticals, I want to speak to you about a very exciting opportunity to join a client who is looking to expand their manufacturing area.
This role has the responsibility to lead and manage the manufacturing operation and to coordinate production resources at their Production facility in Hatfield.
Key Responsibilities:
* Organise the manufacturing operation for the reliable, efficient and compliant production of pharmaceutical products.
* Establish appropriate procedures and systems for the routine operation of all manufacturing activities.
* Define and own manufacturing’s key production performance indicators and implement corrective, preventative or continuous improvement activities to address any adverse trends.
* Recruit, train, and manage a manufacturing workforce.
To ensure that operations conducted are performed in accordance with the requirements of Corporate Standards, Quality System, GMP and GDP Guidelines, Industry Standards & support the Continuous Improvement process.
Duties are performed to ensure:
* A safe working environment is maintained for self and other Eisai employees, ensuring all near miss incidents and accidents are reported in accordance with procedures.
* The Quality of products manufactured and released is assured through adherence to all procedures.
* Opportunities to improve operations and reduce costs are identified and progressed through the continuous improvement and demand innovation initiatives.
* The company's philosophy of hhc is at the forefront of daily activities.
* All stakeholder and customer expectations are understood and met through communication.
* Performance is in line with personal and Eisai objectives with demonstrated behaviours and competencies.
Working Relationships:
* Manufacturing operators to lead, manage and coordinate the operation.
* Production planning to ensure smooth planning of the operation.
* Production management to manage the whole operation cohesively.
* Supply chain to build a longer-term plan for the year and to understand the 5-year forecast and plan strategically.
* Finance to ensure the manufacturing operation remains within budget and profitable.
* Engineering to ensure maintenance and corrective activity is planned, managed and resourced.
* Technical to support new production introduction, life cycle management, improvement and corrective activity for the manufacturing operation.
* Quality Operations to ensure the manufacturing operation remains compliant.
* Warehouse to ensure a strong link between areas.
Details of Responsibilities:
* Ensure the manufacturing operation is fully resourced to cover the planned volume, including recruitment of staff.
* Ensure the training of the manufacturing operators is fit for purpose, with sufficient trained resources available to meet business demands throughout the year.
* Provide leadership, management, motivation, development and coaching of Manufacturing staff to meet business needs and objectives.
* Set objectives for the manufacturing operation for the year for each member of staff aligned to EML's objectives.
* Ensure manufacturing’s key performance indicators are defined, owned, understood and acted upon.
* Ensure the manufacturing operations remain safe via attending management EHS training and conducting EHS audits.
* Work with the Production Management team to lead production as a whole.
* Represent production in internal, customer and regulatory audits and inspections.
* Identify, facilitate and implement continuous improvement opportunities that result in cost savings and more efficient and compliant ways of working.
* Coordinate the production cleaners to maintain a clean facility.
* Participate in the installation, qualification and validation of any new manufacturing equipment.
* Coordinate and participate in the development and validation of changes to manufacturing processes.
* Liaise with Planning to develop and maintain production schedules.
* Investigate EMS alarms and conduct EMS alarm testing.
* Minimise manufacturing down time to maximise productivity.
* Prepared to take on roles of First Aider, Safety Rep and Fire Warden.
* Conduct investigations into any deviation, incident or customer complaint and ensure CAPAs are completed on Trackwise.
* Participate in the development of departmental budget and control expenditures.
* Support the Production Manager in the development of long-term strategic capital and headcount plans.
* Support and input into the EML 5-year plan.
* Identify resources to support EML projects.
* Provide support and cover to the Packaging Shift Managers.
* Act as a delegate for the Production Manager.
Performs any other responsibilities at the request of the Production Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
* Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry in an operational environment.
* Good technical writing skills.
* Computer literate (MS Office suite) and ideally knowledge of the SAP system.
* Demonstrable familiarity with MHRA guidance for packaging and manufacturing operation, cGMP and H&S regulations.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate others.
* Problem-solving strengths and decision-making capabilities.
* Professional behavior and self-awareness.
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