Leader, Technical Shift - Sligo, Ireland - AbbVie

Description

We are looking for a Technical Shift Leader to join our start-up API Pilot Plant in Sligo. This is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. The position reports to the API Manufacturing Manager and will have circa. 7 direct reports.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a state-of-the-art start up facility where will lead and contribute to the safe operations of the API manufacturing team in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervision and execution of pharmaceutical processing activities in the API 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.
• Act as key point of technical contact for API Business Unit. Shift technicians report directly to this role.
• Liaise with Supply chain & program management group to ensure effective planning, scheduling and execution of commercial and NPI clinical manufacturing.
• Resolve operations/project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
• Responsible for driving operations excellences and Key operations targets including OEE where applicable.
• Ensure the execution of pharmaceutical processing activities in the API building and support locations, to meet clearly stated operating objectives.
• Responsible for manufacturing compliance with all safety, environmental and quality related SOPs.
• Ensure successfully review, amendment and implementation of changes to SOPs and managing CAPAs.
• Promote a culture of perfect performance and Enhanced Right first time within their team.
• Liaise with the relevant departments & customers in the introduction and execution of NPIs Projects.
• Work closely with the other Technical 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.
• Assist and cooperate with HR in the management of employee relations issues.

• Degree, Masters or PhD in Life Sciences or a Process/ Chemical Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning and validation in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry.
• Background as a technical leader in either a process engineering, formulations and technical transfers capacity.
• Detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required for this role.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative, team focused approach.

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