Tablet Packaging Team Leader in Worthing

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

You will carry out oral packaging activities with care and precision. You will work closely with operators, engineers and quality colleagues. You will follow safety and quality standards while helping improve processes. We value curiosity, practical skills and a collaborative mindset. This role offers clear on-the-job learning, chances to lead improvement work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on supply and patient outcomes by uniting science, technology and talent. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Monitor the production facility to ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and regulatory standards, while maintaining up-to-date visual boards.
• Collaborate with support functions to schedule maintenance activities and implement improvement actions on production lines.
• Oversee and support production teams by coordinating training, facilitating development opportunities, managing resource allocation, recruitment of CW's and review production plans.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term plans aligned to the Value Stream strategy, driving process improvements and operational efficiency by applying digital fluency — leveraging data analytics, automation, digital workflow tools and real-time KPIs to streamline processes, reduce waste and improve decision-making.
• Maintain workplace housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and compliant environment, including safety compliance, up-to-date risk assessments and 5S.
• Conduct root cause analysis using DIMAIC, implement preventative actions, and support daily operations, including planning for production lines and attending supply/logistics meetings.

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Degree, A levels or GCSE's grades A-C (maths and English), internal psychometric metric evaluation for capability.
• Experience working within a production or support role, minimum OE Advocate in Lean Sigma.
• Communication skills at all levels both written and verbal.
• SAP knowledge.
• Knowledge of audit processes, preparation and requirements.
• Knowledge of site HR processes and systems.

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• OE foundation understanding (green belt training preferred).
• Access to MERP, Veeva, Deviation and Change Control training.

Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position.

This role is on-site in Worthing in the United Kingdom. Our site follows clear safety guidance and provides the equipment and training you need to do your job well.

You will join a welcoming team where learning and development are supported. You will receive competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities to grow your skills and lead meaningful work. If you want hands-on experience, new responsibilities and a clear career path, we want to hear from you.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome applicants who bring different experiences and perspectives.