OSD Operations Leader

Team Horizon is seeking a OSD Operations Leader for our client based in Sligo. As the next OSD Operations Lead, lead and facilitate the safe operations of the Synthroid manufacturing team in a pharmaceutical processing facility in line with all safety, regulatory and organisational requirements.
 
 
Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

 
What you will be doing:

•  Supervision and execution of pharmaceutical processing activities in the Synthroid building and support locations, to meet clearly stated operating objectives.


• Daily reporting on the status of all operations and support activities.


• Team leadership, motivation and direction to maximise the effectiveness of their manufacturing team.


• The Synthroid Operations Leader must clearly communicate task details and goals to their team members, to allow the pharmaceutical technicians to work effectively.


• Planning and co-ordinate of training requirements within the team and training of new team members.


• Measurement, reporting and ownership of key departmental performance metrics, such as yield, rate, usage, attendance, overtime, etc.


• Responsible for verification and update of manufacturing control system transactions accurately and in a timely fashion.


• Foster and support a strong Safety, Quality and innovative culture in the manufacturing areas.


• Responsible for manufacturing compliance with all safety, environmental and quality related SOP’s.


• Work closely with the other shift leaders to ensure interdepartmental activities are planned and executed safely.


• Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks and managing mid year and annual reviews.


• Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.


• Assist in the identification, implementation and execution of key Synthroid and Site Strategies.


• Schedules human and material resources within a department or section in conjunction with near-term plans to ensure their availability; carries out operations within an established budget.


• Enhanced awareness within the Operations team of the perfect index for site performance measurement via weekly PI updates and PIT.


• Leading and supporting Operations / cross function teams for OpEx project improvements


• Maintain strong continuous improvement ethos for the manufacturing areas


• Responsible for leading and supporting facility & Equipment / process improvements for the OSD facilities onsite. 

 
 
 
What you need to apply:

• Minimum 3 years experience of batch processing operations in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry with detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry.    


• 3 years experience of operating in a highly automated environment.


• Minimum 3 years suitable direct supervisory experience or training.


• Previous experience of supervising a team environment with active participation in proactive improvement programs


• Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures.


• Requires innovative thinking, where new and untested solutions are proposed, demonstrated and implemented on a regular basis.