Shift Supervisor - Macclesfield, United Kingdom - AstraZeneca
Description
Shift Supervisor
Secondment or Fixed term contract.
Location:
Macclesfield, UK
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being ambitious, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person
Macclesfield is one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing an excellent environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca's priorities, it's meaningful to us that you bring your full self to work every day.
Backed by the investment, leadership and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out of the box thinking.
As a Shift Supervisor you will be required to lead a Processing Team responsible for the manufacture of a cancer drug, in a highly regulated sterile manufacturing environment.
You will ensure that you are driving short term production execution to meet customer demand whilst ensuring the relevant compliance requirements are met.
Actions/improvements will be carried out to drive the production execution and, along with 'on the job' supervision of the operating teams, the role will support the longer term improvement strategies of the business area.
Responsibilities:
You will manage the short term planning for your area which will include resource planning and working collaboratively with other operating teams and business areas.
As a Shift Supervisor you will monitor performance and drive change to meet improvement targets using Lean Manufacturing ways of working, as appropriate.
You will also be responsible for coaching and supporting the operating teams, working collaboratively with Process Leaders to provide open communication channels.
You will hold responsibility for managing flexible working across your operating area, including within your own supervision team.
In addition, you will be accountable for aspects of asset care and maintenance for example Safe Systems of Work procedure responsibilities, auditing and clean down planning.
Essential Requirements:
- Existing experience of working within an aseptic or clean area of production.
- Basic Knowledge of GMP and SHE requirements
- Experience of supervising/leading in a manufacturing environment
- Strong IT/computer literacy with the ability to embrace new technology
- Experience of working in a highly regulated Pharmaceutical environment
- Ability to multi task and work under pressure
Desirable Requirements:
- Validated in gowning
- Alevels in a Science, Technology or Maths (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work
- Experience in continuous improvement and Manufacturing Excellence
- Strong problemsolving skills
- Experience of electronic batch records
Please note:
This role requires that you will be sterile gowned for up to 50% of the shift.
The role is currently on a 7 day 3 shift pattern consisting of AM, PM and Day shifts (AM only at the weekends).
This role is offered externally as a permanent opportunity.
At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration.
So, what's next
Are you already envisioning yourself in this role? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you
Opening date: 24/11/2023
**Closing date : 08/12/2023
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