Manufacturing Supervisor - Newry, United Kingdom - Norbrook Laboratories

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter


Description

Job Overview


Norbrook laboratories are now seeking to recruit Manufacturing Supervisors who are responsible for managing a team of people in all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce products complying with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality and Environmental Health and Safety systems.

This role will improve the performance of the Production department providing supervision and support.


Main Activities/Tasks

SAFETY

  • Understand and follow the company's Health & Safety policies.
  • Comply with the environmental management system and minimise environmental impact where possible.
  • Ensure a 'safe culture' and an appreciation of the materials, processes and systems is embedded within the organisation.
  • Coordinate and plan the smooth running of the department.
  • Supervise a team of operators ensuring that production goals and targets are met.
  • Provide input into the systems and procedures to ensure the efficient running of the production department.
  • Maximise output and efficiency while looking for opportunities to drive improvements.
  • Provide timely, detailed and accurate reports on the status of manufacturing and packing operations, alerting the senior management of any issues which may impact on finished product quantities and availabilities.
  • Ensure products are produced according to the appropriate Production Control Record in order to obtain the required quality.
  • Ensure operatives maintain all records (e.g. Production Control Records, training records and log books).
  • Ensure documentation is signed and countersigned at each stage of the process as required.
  • Create and review procedures and documentation associated with the manufacturing process for commercial products.
  • Ensure cleaning of equipment and facilities is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures to avoid contamination.
  • Liaise with other departments such as Engineering, Process Excellence, Validations and Quality to ensure all production equipment and areas are fully compliant with all GMP and customer requirements.
  • Actively engage in continuous improvement programs ensure that all manufacturing activities are carried out in the most cost effective manner, minimising reject levels and maximising yields to ensuring that daily production targets and annual departmental goals are met.
  • Ensure that team members are aware of issues which may affect them doing their duties and that information disseminates throughout the department.
  • Assume responsibility for assigned Operational and Compliance metrics.
  • Undertake any other duties, which may be assigned by Senior Management.

OPERATIONAL

  • Assist in the day to day running of the Norbrook production facility.

QUALITY

  • Comply with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality System.
  • Ensure that a 'quality culture' and an appreciation of the quality system is embedded within the organisation.
  • Adhere to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice ensuring product is manufactured within the defined parameters of the Quality Management System. Where deviations occur suggest and implement CAPAs.
  • Participate in investigations and suggest CAPAs for manufacturing issues.
  • Ensure all documentation (e.g. production control records, log books, training records etc) are completed in line with good manufacturing practices and expectations.
  • Ensure all assigned quality events (e.g. deviations, complaints, CAPAs, change controls etc) are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Identify true root cause in all quality related investigations to prevent reoccurrence and improve compliance, product quality and safety.
  • Perform regular internal compliance audits against the appropriate regulations to ensure an audit ready Production facility.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

  • Manage one shift on various shift rotations, which may include but is not limited to three shift patterns or four shift continental style shift patterns.
  • Manage assigned personnel and provide feedback where required.
  • Work to build strong cohesive teams both within the department and cross departments within the company.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

  • Ensure training has been received in relation to specific duties.
  • Ensure that all operators are adequately trained and are competent in the tasks they are undertaking.
  • Actively engage in an individual development / personnel improvement plan.
  • Actively engage in the continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. 6S, Pyramid boards etc).

CORPORATE

  • Work towards the company mission, strategy and culture.

Essential Criteria:


  • A degree or third level qualification in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or Mathematics (or a closely related area)
    or 4 years relevant manufacturing experience.
  • Technical experience in a related manufacturing environment.
  • Able to demonstrate ability to motivate and train team members.
  • Ability to issue and review technical reports and documents based on strong methodical rationale (either in an education

More jobs from Norbrook Laboratories