Operations Shift Leader

At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community. We call it the 3D career at Norgine and it offers you a fully-rounded experience with no limits. Bring everything about yourself that you’re proud of, whether that’s your passion for making a difference, focus on others’ well-being, or intellectual curiosity to unleash in a fast-paced environment and supportive community. In return, get a sense of belonging, a long-term career with ongoing development and upskilling, and a company that cares about people’s wellness as much as you do. Because at Norgine, we transform lives with innovative healthcare solutions.

MAIN PURPOSE: To work effectively in a team of three shift leaders to ensure the effective daily operation of the production environment. Specifically, to manage the process of manufacturing and packing of bulk products and ancillary staff to meet specified quality, quantity, delivery and health and safety requirements on site on any one shift. Working a 12 hour shift and a 4 shift pattern, you will be required to complete the below:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To manage departmental activities to ensure that:

• Ensure production's activities are effectively planned, organised and implemented.
• Raw materials are dispensed accurately within strict GMP discipline to satisfy manufacturing schedules.
• Materials used are accurately reconciled within specific limits and any variations effectively investigated.
• Agreed weekly production schedules are achieved.
• Company standards for product quality, material yields, staff performance, health and safety, facility cleanliness and preservation, document control and accuracy are consistently achieved.
• All applicable legal requirements are met and official guidelines followed.

• Personnel requirements are identified and suitable staff are selected to meet current and future needs.
• Individuals and the team are developed to maintain and enhance performance.
• Best use is made of the team and its members via the effective distribution of tasks and activities, the setting of clear objectives, the setting out of appropriate plans and methods of working and the provision of feedback on performance.
• Staff are effectively trained to carry out all tasks they are responsible for.

• Monitoring performance trends and developments and identifying changes designed to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
• Presenting proposals and plans and agreeing recommendations to support the achievement of objectives.
• Planning trouble shooting operations.
• Defining packing equipment functionality requirements and operating procedures for new equipment.
• Directing staff in technical matters relating to the introduction of new processes and equipment in accordance with Company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Making recommendations for capital and revenue expenditure which clearly state expected benefits (and any expected risks) and which are consistent with plans and objectives.
• Monitoring and controlling expenditure against budget, taking prompt corrective action when necessary.

Knowledge & Skills:

• HND or equivalent level of qualification is essential.
• Have leadership experience.
• The job holder should have an extensive level of experience in managing within a similar position, and be fully conversant in the day to day running of a factory environment.
• To have extensive experience in adopting Lean Six Sigma techniques, ideal candidate will be green belt trained.
• The jobholder should have excellent interpersonal, administrative and leadership skills, financial awareness and the ability to organise his or her own workload.
• The ability to react efficiently and effectively to the wide range of problems that can occur is essential.
• A wide operating knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, especially in manufacturing and packaging.
• A thorough knowledge of Quality Management Systems, cGMP and Health and Safety legislation relating to this job.
• Thorough understanding of the Regulatory compliance requirements within Europe, Japan and the USA.

Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.