Job Description:
We are seeking a Cell Lead to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the production cell and ensuring that all products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manufacture batches in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to include filling, capping, and sealing as required.
2. Conduct appropriate and fit-for-purpose preventative maintenance on all equipment and conduct calibration and checks on equipment as per schedule.
3. Contribute to lean initiatives to include 6S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Lean.
4. Manage specific cell waste management to ensure correct waste stream storage before disposal.
5. Communicate with team members on material requirements.
6. Comply with all health and safety standards and be responsible for housekeeping within the cell.
7. Troubleshoot production issues and work closely with colleagues for QC and planning to ensure demand requirements are met within the allocated timeframe.
8. Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and capacity.
9. Train and mentor production operators and technicians within the cell and ensure targets and deadlines are met.
10. Help with upskilling and cross-training when required and contribute to cross-functional teams.
11. Complete training and upskilling.
12. Manage the Work Compass Platform and Time Management System for the cell.
13. Lead cell-specific daily Performance Issues and Target meetings and contribute to the wider daily production PIT meeting.
14. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Hold a third-level science qualification in chemistry or a relevant discipline, or minimum ordinary level degree.
* Have three plus years' experience in a high-quality manufacturing environment.
* Have excellent knowledge and experience of batch chemical manufacturing, ISO17025, 1S09001:2009, Good Laboratory Practice, and chemistry.
* Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and cross-functional team.
* Have strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize and organize in a deadline-driven environment.