Packing Line Lead Lates in Skipton

Job Introduction

Packing Line Lead, Late Shift 1400-2230 Mon-Fri, 9-day fortnight (every 2nd Friday off) 1200-2030 on working Fridays. Site-based in Skipton. THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM ROLE.

Thanks for checking out our vacancy. We are delighted you want to learn more about Dechra. Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

To take responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (production and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures. Lead a team whilst operating and packing products to the highest quality standard and compliant with the set GMP guidelines and procedures. Operate machinery and equipment by delegating instructions and tasks to team members whilst delivering excellence and meeting the schedule of adherence. To ensure all activities undertaken are within the set health and safety guidelines.

So, what will you be doing?

• Pack products to high-quality standards and drive those quality standards in accordance with the set GMP standards and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst driving adherence to team members.
• Support, attend and comply with any planned in-house training or job training.
• Support operational excellence, incentives to drive and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and drive the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and personal hygiene within the department.
• Demonstrate and drive all Dechra values and encourage others to do the same.
• Support the departmental goal of achieving 'Zero' overdue CAPA's, deviations and change controls.
• Ensure paperwork is 'Right first time'.
• Maintain the manufacturing plan and ensure schedules of adherence to meet the agreed targets.
• Maintain a high level of operational excellence and support the line leads to drive and improve efficiency.
• Maintain GMP and Health & Safety at all times, ensuring the 'Close out' of hazards and risk assessments promptly.

We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety compliance.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and other departments.
• Proven industry experience from a regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

Why you’ll love it here

We provide veterinary professionals with the tools to support the welfare of animals worldwide. A true career with real purpose, that’s something you can proudly shout about. We work across a 9-day fortnight at our Skipton site. This means every second Friday will be your day off, allowing for those longer weekends so you can spend more time with family and friends, offering a great work-life balance.

We also care deeply about our employees, you’ll have full access to our Employee Assistance programme (EAP) which ensures you have confidential emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support 24/7 365. This ensures that you are well-equipped to deal with life’s many challenges.

In addition to this, we also offer:

• Healthcare Cash plan (covers the cost of dental, prescriptions, therapies).
• Headspace App (positive mental wellbeing app, up to 5 users per account).
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discount on pet food.
• Free fruit on Mondays.
• Free on-site parking (including free electric charging).
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Option to buy a week’s holiday each year.
• 8% Employer pension contribution.

Dechra is a global specialist in the veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics. We deliver high-quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.