Job Description
A Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) Shift Supervisor is required on a permanent basis by CareerWise Recruitment for our Cork-based biopharmaceutical client. Due to expanding business needs, we have multiple openings for Supervisor-Analytical (QCL Shift Supervisor) positions within the Quality Control Laboratory team.
The roles will support peptides manufacturing initially but will be extended later to provide supervisory support to the QCL Small Molecule shift team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide coaching, feedback, and administrative support to team members.
* Plan, assign, prioritize, and monitor workload for shift analysts.
* Lead daily huddles and plan training for shift analysts.
* Direct and coordinate day-to-day activities of the shift team, schedule, and prioritize work.
* Partner with operations supervisors and analytical leadership team to meet business needs.
* Serve as a QCL consultant for unexpected issues and collaborate to resolve them.
* Create a significant impact and drive results through leading others.
* Oversee performance management planning, reviews, and career planning for direct reports.
* Maintain high standards of safety and quality compliance in the area.
* Make decisions for the team and be accountable for day-to-day activities.
* Identify and resolve operational problems in the team.
* Utilize Lean methodology to improve productivity and eliminate inefficiencies.
* Ensure analyst cover is provided to support the business.
* Coordinate PATrol troubleshooting and investigations.
* Author, review, and approve quality documents as necessary.
* Collaborate with Lab QA to ensure quality commitments are met.
* Influence management on key decisions impacting the team.
* Decision-maker for QCL function outside of business hours.
Requirements:
* Minimum B.Sc. (Hons) in Laboratory Science subject.
* Minimum 5-years' experience within an analytical function in GMP setting.
* Previous experience working a shift pattern is an advantage.