Pharma Operations Shift Leader: Production & Quality

Walker Cole International Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Cole International is supporting a UK-based pharmaceutical organisation in Wales by recruiting an Operations Shift Leader. The role involves leading supervisors and cross-shift teams to optimise output, productivity and quality on the production line.

You will drive Lean Continuous Improvement, ensure GMP and Health & Safety compliance, and work closely with senior management to deliver production plans and meet schedules. Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Thorough knowledge of GMP, QMS, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lean Six Sigma experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Explain the local action plan to the team and align daily activities with business goals.
• Oversee dispensing raw materials in line with GMP to meet schedules.
• Develop production plans, schedules and resourcing to meet commitments.
• Identify process shortcomings and implement improvements to methods and packaging.
• Set objectives, coach the team and lead projects from planning to closure.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Production planning

Team coaching

Job description

Walker Cole International is supporting a UK-based pharmaceutical organisation in Wales by recruiting an Operations Shift Leader. The role involves leading supervisors and cross-shift teams to optimise output, productivity and quality on the production line.

You will drive Lean Continuous Improvement, ensure GMP and Health & Safety compliance, and work closely with senior management to deliver production plans and meet schedules. Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.