Aerosols Shift Manager

Bespak; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Holmes Chapel seeks two Shift Managers to lead and develop manufacturing teams. The role requires significant experience in pharmaceutical processes and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include driving performance and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards. A degree in a scientific or technical discipline is necessary, along with at least three years in a supervisory role. This permanent position offers a salary between £47k to £55k.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Wellbeing programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of Aerosol manufacturing processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing your operational team.
• Driving performance to meet daily production schedules.
• Championing Health and Safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmaceutical industry knowledge

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a scientific or technical discipline

Job description

Bespak is seeking 2 Shift Managers in an onsite position for the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary for this permanent role is £47k to £55k.

Working Pattern - Traditional Continental Shift Pattern of 2/2/3, working 2 weekends every 28-day cycle.

Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical Contract, Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), specialising in respiratory and inhalation drug products services, delivering finished products that help millions of patients to breathe.

As an Aerosols Shift Manager, you will be at the heart of our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, providing clear direction to your manufacturing team. You will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing your team to help drive daily performance and to meet production schedules, cost targets, and operational standards.

The successful candidates will have an excellent understanding of pharmaceutical business, good business acumen and the ability to write technically, investigate and report abnormalities whilst managing and leading a manufacturing team to deliver production schedules and make informed decisions in a fast paced, ever changing working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading, coaching, and developing your operational team.
• Driving performance to meet daily production schedules.
• Managing resources to achieve targets efficiently and meet planned cycle times
• Championing the highest standards of Health and Safety compliance
• Upholding strict GMP and all regulatory standards.
• Complete GMP documentation, adhering to GMP and GDP standards.
• Using Lean tools to drive business improvements related to people processes and products

Requirements:

• A degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
• A knowledge of Aerosol manufacturing processes is highly advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is essential (Grade D and above) and any working knowledge / understanding of pressurised systems, , CIP systems, DCS/SCADA interfaces and HVAC is beneficial.
• A minimum of three years in a supervisory role
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and build teams.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to absorb high volumes of information multitasking.
• Effective decision-making and strong technical report writing skills.

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme, A generous employer pension contribution, Private medical insurance, Private dental Insurance, Permanent Health Insurance, Group life assurance, Free will writing service, Wellbeing programme, Recognition awards, Free Parking.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are proud to be a disability positive employer and will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require.