Virus Production Team Leader – ABI Process Team

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Virus Production Team Leader to oversee a dynamic manufacturing area. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement through innovative practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, focusing on quality and safety while managing complex processes. With great health benefits, generous vacation time, and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a fulfilling career in a prestigious facility recognized for its commitment to excellence. Join a team that values your expertise and encourages your development!

Benefits

Great Health Benefits

401(k) match with company profit sharing

Student Loan Repayment Program

4 weeks accrued paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and teach daily.
• Experience in biological or aseptic manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-performing operations team.
• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver high-quality products.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma Tools

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Biological Sciences

Relevant experience in biological manufacturing

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Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

Looking for your chance to work for the #1 Animal Health company in the world? Zoetis is looking for the next amazing colleague to join the family. Does supervising a safe and fast paced manufacturing area in an exceptionally clean facility, using high tech products sound like your dream job? Our Lincoln facility has received the prestigious Star Safety Award through the OSHA Voluntary protection program which sets us apart from other manufacturing businesses in the Lincoln area.

Benefits Include:

Great Health Benefits from day 1!

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays

401(k) match with company profit sharing

Student Loan Repayment Program

Position Responsibilities

Looking for a people-focused leader, to lead one of our Viral manufacturing processing areas.

• Lead: recruit, lead, coach and retain a high performing operations team (~ 13 - 20 direct reports). As the leader you will set the tone for the area to maintain an effective and engaged manufacturing group.
• Own: you will effectively manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring all processes run safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Investigate process excursions/deviations and production issues utilizing six sigma tools to ensure corrective actions are identified and implemented to eliminate the root cause of the problem.
• Strategize: design reporting standards for operational metrics and process KPIs to drive operation efficiencies and employee experiences.
• Customer focus: work cross-functionally with multiple teams to ensure your area delivers the highest quality of viral antigens and provide your team with the tools, resources and support needed to achieve their goals.
• Growth: Assist with technical projects within area of responsibility. Takes the manufacturing lead role in the coordination, document preparation, and introduction of new production processes as well as site to site transfers. Maintains state of the art competence on technological developments within area of responsibility and recommends equipment and/or process enhancements that will provide improved efficiencies, safety, and a competitive advantage.

Education and Experience

You’ll need to have:

• Willingness to learn day to day
• Ability to teach someone something new each day

Even Better if you have:

• BS in Biological sciences or related field
• Relevant experience in biological manufacturing and/or aseptic manufacturing

Physical Position Requirements

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations and biohazards: All of which Zoetis makes as safe as possible for the colleagues.

In addition, prolonged sitting, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.