Job Overview
We're seeking a results-driven production lead to spearhead our team's efforts in tackling complex health industry challenges.
You'll be supported in progressing your career – whatever your ambitions. We're committed to solving the most pressing challenges, united by a deep caring for human life.
Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently managing production personnel, resources, equipment, and materials.
* Directly responsible for production and product quality, as well as line production
* Developing and maintaining a viable operational plan incorporating hiring, training, capacity-modeling, efficiency/yield assumptions, ramp-rate, learning-curve etc.
* Collaborating with warehousing, quality assurance, bulk-packaging, and sterilisation areas to ensure prompt shipment of product.
* Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
* Cross-functional management of Quality Assurance, Engineering, Materials, IS, and HR support for the team.
* Interacting and liaising with other manufacturing teams and Logistics to prioritise backorders.
* Managing process and material flows, space management, and working with the Engineering group to maximise utilisation of space designated for specific operations area.
* Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review Back Order review, Travel planning etc.
* Works with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to identify significant environmental impacts of BSIL operations and to establish goals and targets around significant environmental impacts.
* Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise with various support groups.
Requirements
* 3-5 years previous experience of people-management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organising, and team building desired.
* Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline such as Engineering/Science/Production Mgt.
* Excellent Planning & organising skills are essential for this role.
* Metrics and Continuous improvement experience.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and engage with teams.
* Experience of managing a team.