Materials Coordinator - Permanent Position

Eisai Europe Ltd; South Heighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in South Heighton seeks a Materials Coordinator. You will manage material movements, ensure GMP compliance, and enhance operations. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing environments, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car/Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Learning and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Well-being & mental health programs

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and packaging environments is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and good documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the movement of materials within Production according to the schedule.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and guidelines.
• Identify and progress opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Practical experience working within manufacturing and packaging environments

Practical experience working within warehouse environments

Experience with SAP

Good oral and written communication skills

Developed problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Good organisational skills

Job description

Materials Coordinator - Permanent Position (4024)

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas.

Eisai Manufacturing is the hub of Eisai’s production and supply chain. We make tablets, package these into blisters, label and package vials and bottles. We also manage the wider medicines supply chain and other companies who undertake work on our behalf.

By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

This role has the responsibility to manage the movement of materials within Production in line with the production schedule, at the EML Production facility in Hatfield.

To ensure that operations conducted are performed in accordance with the requirements of Eisai Corporate Standards, Eisai Quality System, GMP and GDP Guidelines and Industry Standards.

Duties are performed to ensure:
A safe working environment is maintained for self and other Eisai employees, ensuring all near miss incidents and accidents are reported in accordance with procedures.
The Quality of products produced and released is assured through adherence to all procedures.
Opportunities to improve operations and reduce cost are identified and progressed through the continuous improvement and demand innovation initiatives.
Eisai’s philosophy of hhc is at the forefront of daily activities.
All stakeholder and customer expectations are understood and met through communication.
Performance is in line with personal and Eisai objectives with demonstrated behaviors and competencies.

What are we looking for?

• Practical experience working within manufacturing and packaging environments – Desirable
• Practical experience working within warehouse environments – Desirable
• Experience with SAP – Desirable
• VNA License – Optional
• A growth mind‑set.
• A positive attitude and willing to focus energy on teamwork, extreme ownership, discretionary effort, positive energy and resilience.
• Developed problem solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Developed attention to detail and an aptitude for neat / clear documentation.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,

• Hybrid working (Depending on role)
• Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role)
• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Well‑being & mental health awareness programmes
• Multi‑faith prayer room

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application. If you have any questions, please contact us on [e-mail].

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity