Manufacturing Manager - Shift Role - 24/7

Amgen Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Dun Laoghaire is seeking a Manufacturing Front Line Manager to lead a 20+-person team across a four-cycle shift rotation involved in formulation and aseptic filling of syringes and vials. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to GMP, with close collaboration across Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Planning.

The FLM will coach a high-performing team, maintain the production schedule, and drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or related discipline.
• Knowledge of GMP, EH&S and regulatory requirements.
• 5+ years' experience in Syringe/Vial aseptic manufacturing operations or equivalent GMP experience.
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Model Amgen values and leadership attributes within the manufacturing clean rooms.
• Manage shift of Process Technicians to meet production targets with GMP and safety compliance.
• Lead daily scheduling and team meetings to align activities with the manufacturing plan.
• Maintain the production finite schedule and reflect status of processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and cross-functional problem solving to minimize schedule impact.
• Act as aseptic coach, ensuring aseptic practices in clean rooms.
• Compile and review batch records, EBRs, and SOPs using software systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Materials, Maintenance, Technical Services and HR to meet department objectives.
• Oversee people management, performance assessments, and MAP development for the shift.
• Identify training needs and coordinate completion via the LMS and production needs.
• Implement lean practices and drive continuous improvement ideas.
• Support audits from corporate, FDA, HPRA and others.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

PAS/X

QMTS

MAP

Job description

The Manufacturing Front Line Manager (FLM) at Amgen Dun Laoghaire is an integral part of the Operations Leadership Team, leading a Manufacturing Team of over 20 Manufacturing Process Technicians and Senior Associates on a four-cycle shift rotation involved in Formulation and aseptic filling of Amgen's drug products (Syringes/Vials) in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

The Manufacturing Front Line Manager (FLM) is responsible for overseeing shift operations to ensure adherence to the production schedule, collaborating with support functions (Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning). The FLM maintains a strong culture of Safety and Quality within their team and in the manufacturing area overall.

The Manufacturing Front Line Manager (FLM) develops and coaches a high-performing team of Manufacturing Process Technicians/Associates, fostering a culture aligned with Amgen values and leadership attributes that supports team growth while delivering exceptional results in a leading biotechnology business.

Job Summary:

• The Manufacturing Front Line Manager (FLM) is a role model for Amgen's values and leadership attributes ensuring that all activities completed within the manufacturing clean rooms are executed to the highest standards of quality, protecting the safety of the manufacturing team while delivering on our manufacturing schedule commitments.
• The FLM is responsible for effective management of a shift of Process Technicians to achieve production targets efficiently in line with GMP, safety and other regulatory standards.
• The FLM facilitates daily scheduling and work centre team meetings ensuring that all groups are aligned on all critical activities to meet the manufacturing plan.
• The FLM will ensure that the production finite schedule is maintained up to date to reflect the status of the manufacturing process.
• The FLM will lead problem solving on their shift working with the cross functional support groups in the identification of process related issues with effective resolution to minimize impact on the manufacturing schedule.
• Act as Aseptic Coach by continuously observing and advising on aseptic practices in the manufacturing clean rooms.
• The FLM is responsible for ensuring that her/his team are compiling, maintaining, and reviewing all necessary reports, documentation batch records/ EBRs relevant to the manufacturing area including use of relevant software systems and standard operating procedures.
• The FLM will effectively collaborate and liaise with Quality groups (QCC/QCM/QCI and QA), Materials Management, Maintenance, Technical Services and Human Resources organizations to achieve objectives of the Manufacturing Department.
• The FLM will be responsible for all elements of people Management within their reporting line in line with the company's policy and standards, ensuring active engagement in the development of their team and ongoing performance assessments and management via the Maximizing Amgen's Performance (MAP) process, ensuring their team have a clear understanding and are accountable for the performance levels expected of them.
• The FLM will proactively identify training needs for their manufacturing shift and direct reports and facilitate completion of training as per Amgen's learning Management System and production requirements.
• The FLM will implement lean practices and assist, plan and implement continuous improvement ideas and opportunities using lean principles.
• The FLM will contribute and assist with corporate, FDA, HPRA and other regulatory bodies during company audits.
• The FLM will complete any other duties as requested by Manufacturing Management.

Basic Qualifications & Relevant Experience preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or related discipline
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and regulatory requirements (GMP, EH&S)
• 5+ years' experience in Syringe/Vial aseptic manufacturing operations or have relevant GMP manufacturing experience and a demonstrated capacity to learn quickly and adapt to new technology
• Previous experience in managing and leading teams

Preferred:

• Demonstrated understanding and use of RFT techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong people management experience including performance management, coaching, mentoring and development of the manufacturing team.
• Strong ability to lead, challenge and positively influence in an interactive team environment
• Strong computer skills - knowledge of Electronic Batch Records (PAS/X), Quality tracking system (QMTS) and personnel performance tracking (MAP's) etc.