Process Technician Lead Coordinator in Maidstone

The Process Technician Lead Coordinator is responsible for processing refined extract and its intermediates using a series of well-defined and documented manufacturing processes/procedures whilst being compliant with Health and Safety (H&S) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements. This Job Holder will also have the responsibility of being back-up for the BDS Manufacturing Supervisor in their absence.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Carries out their work in a way that will not adversely affect their own or others' health, safety and security or the environment and reports any shortcomings in Jazz arrangements.
• The Job Holder has legal duties under the law, requiring them to take reasonable care for their own and others' safety, cooperate with employer safety measures (like training and policies), use equipment correctly, and report hazards or defects.
• Responsible for the manufacture of BDS in accordance with cGMP standards both as Initiator and Checker.
• Recording of manufacture of BDS in accordance with cGMP standards, both as an Initiator and Checker.
• Recording of manufacturing/process conditions in batch documentation and equipment/area logbooks.
• The Job Holder may be called upon to provide cover for other internal departments when the BDS production schedule allows.
• Responsible for the completion of quality related documentation such as deviations, CAPAs, Protocols and Change Controls.
• Ability to work across all Production Departments i.e. within the BDP area when fully trained.
• The nature of the work requires the Job Holder to be flexible with regards to working hours to ensure that they are available to complete a production process should it overrun.
• Trains and coaches new starters in BDS manufacturing processes.
• Looks for areas of improvement across all BDS manufacturing processes in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Executes additional tasks to meet departmental objectives.
• Potential to act as the BDS Department H&S representative and undertake all of the tasks associated with that role.
• Potential to take responsibility for consumable and Critical to Quality ordering within the department.
• Ensures that all activities under their control are carried out in ways to minimise risk to health, safety, security and the environment.
• Carries out their work in a way that will not adversely affect their own, or others health, safety and security or the environment and reports any shortcomings as per Jazz procedures.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience gained in a regulated production environment, ideally within the pharmaceutical/chemical or food industry.
• Has the ability to provide leadership, support and direction to the team.
• Good communication skills including written.
• A good working knowledge of standard Microsoft packages ie Excel and Word.
• The ability to work on own or in a small team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with key stakeholder groups, both internal and external.
• Prepared to challenge the norm and look for areas of improvement share own ideas and information.
• Good team worker and assists colleagues as and when required.
• Demonstrates a 'can do' attitude.

Education and Licenses

• Ideally holds qualifications gained in the pharmaceutical industry i.e. NVQs or similar.

About Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.

Benefits

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please visit our benefits page.