Packaging Line Leader Permanent

Eisai; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Hatfield is seeking a Packaging Line Leader to monitor performance and lead problem-solving efforts in packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of the Microsoft Office suite, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car/car allowance

Electric charging points

Discretionary bonus

Free on-site parking

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Learning and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Well-being and mental health programmes

Qualifications

• Very high aptitude in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Proactive self-starter and highly accountable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging line performance against KPIs.
• Lead meetings to review performance with line teams.
• Facilitate problem solving in response to quality issues.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Technical writing skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Active listening skills

Positive energy

Job description

Packaging Line Leader - Permanent Position (4023)

The Company

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 and labels, 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

The Packaging Line Leader (PLL) role reports to the Production Shift Manager.

This role is responsible for the performance of the applicable lines. It captures best‑practice ways of working in packaging in documented standards and maintains these standards, reviewing/updating them to incorporate improvements and learnings from routine use.

The PLL monitors packaging line performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and underpinning leading and lagging performance indicators. It leads meetings to review performance with line teams, support functions and wider management, facilitates discussion to understand performance trends and makes decisions on the actions required to improve performance. The PLL leads and facilitates problem solving in response to issues (e.g. quality events) as well as proactively addressing the causes of sub‑optimal line performance.

The PLL supports the production shift managers by providing feedback on operator performance and development.

What are we looking for

• Very high aptitude in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good technical writing skills.
• Good communication skills across different levels in the organisation (e.g. Ops, OLT).
• Proactive self‑starter, highly accountable, highly professional and able to operate effectively under pressure with competing priorities.
• Self‑aware, diplomatic, inclusive.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Positive energy.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and an 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 on‑site parking
• Subsidised on‑site 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

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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1