Inspection & Packaging Team Leader - Seqirus
Liverpool
About the Job
Come join a company that tackles fascinating problems and find solutions to complex challenges. With deep expertise in influenza science, our team works on cutting-edge research, pioneering technologies to optimise the manufacturing process and improve the effectiveness of influenza vaccines. We operate as one integrated global organisation, drawing together expert staff from different countries to collaborate. Together, we are working on the front line to protect communities from seasonal influenza and global pandemic threats. When you join Seqirus, you join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. It's a feeling of possibility, creativity, and purpose that inspires us every day.
To lead a shift team for Inspection and Packing (I&P) operations to achieve the production schedule to agreed standards of People Development and support, cGMP, HSE, Productivity and Cost.
Responsible for adherence to standards across all activities including reporting and resolution of issues.
Participation in site wide management activities, projects and improvements.
Expected to operate in or support alternative production areas of Liverpool Site Manufacturing when required.
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains training plans and agility matrices to support cross functional working
Manages activities in assigned area to assure timely production in accordance with company policies and regulations
leads investigations in HSE and Quality. Supports investigations in adjacent areas as required.
Develops and implements manufacturing schedules and procedures, allocates labor and capital resources to maximize productivity
Plans and manages production line downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules
Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and employees in producing quality products
Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies, procedures and programs
Leads & champions changes, innovations and improvements. Participates in I&P project teams
Runs and supports cross functional meeting processes as required.
Leads and supports process improvements
Ensures budgets, schedules and performance requirements are met
Manages KPI data management and reporting
Deputise for Process lead as required at accountability boards, monthly meetings.
Education
Bachelor degree, or equivalent in related field, or equivalent vocational or technical education
Capabilities
5 or more years' manufacturing experience in inspection and/or packing processes
1–3 years’ experience of managing a shift team in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biological or highly regulated industry
Experience of developing a positive HSE behavioural culture on a shift operation
Experience of leading and implementing improvement activities
Experience of the use and application of lean continuous improvement tools and techniques