QC Shift Manager (lates)

Skipton Permanent View Job Description
Managing a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts, you shall enhance laboratory practices and promote a culture which is consistent with cGMP, cGLP and Health & Safety within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.Responsible for leading the Quality Control laboratory shift resources to achieve the required organisational throughput in a compliant and effective manner.
  • Become an integral part of a global organisation
  • Deliver vital veterinary products

About Our Client

My client are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Job Description

  • Day to day management of the QC shift team, including:
    • Staff performance and wellbeing, including routine 1-2-1s, target setting, and coaching individuals through any development needs.
    • Coordinate resource priorities with Planning to achieve schedule adherence.
  • Manage the throughput of inbound and outbound goods (primarily raw materials, intermediates and finished products) within the department.
  • Support validation activities.
  • Determination of KPIs that support delivery to service level agreements and achievement of objectives. Clear presentation of KPI data.
  • Identification and management of risks.
  • Preparation and scrutiny of reports (routine and ad-hoc), as required, to peers and senior management.
  • Effective communication with other departments to facilitate the progression of QC activities.
  • Lead investigations in to out of specification (OOS), out of trend (OOT) and a-typical results by applying technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Ensure Quality Control activities are performed consistently, on time and in accordance with both company and legal requirements.
  • Actively seek opportunities to optimise the performance of processes, people and other resources.
  • Support the QC Manager with the hosting of departmental audits and inspections, including:
    • Presenting the department and systems to an inspector.
    • The compilation of responses.
    • Ensure response commitments are fulfilled.
  • Support the QC Manager in the delivery of departmental objectives and deputise, when required.
  • Abide by and champion the company's values (Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Ambition) in all aspects of the role, including interaction with co-workers and third parties.
  • In addition to the core responsibilities listed above, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties on an ad-hoc basis.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience of working within a pharmaceutical laboratory.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team, with a focus on coaching/mentoring.
  • Experience in chemical and instrumental techniques, such as; traditional wet chemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, Karl Fischer, TOC, pH, etc.
  • The ability to troubleshoot on the majority of the above / good problem-solving ability.
  • Effective communication and influencing skills.
  • Pragmatism.
  • Computer literate with good attention to detail

What's on Offer

  • Average 36-hour working week with a day off every other Friday
  • Lates, 14.00-2230
  • Plenty of training and development opportunities
  • 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
  • Option to buy a week's holiday each year
  • 8% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Free access to the Headspace App
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free on-site parking and EV Charging
Contact
Branzon De Souza
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6661217
Phone number
+44 172 773 0120

Job summary

Job function
Life Sciences
Subsector
Quality
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Skipton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Branzon De Souza
Consultant phone
+44 172 773 0120
Job reference
JN-022025-6661217