Job Introduction
Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.
Dechra is a growing, global specialist in the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, ( D )edication, ( E )njoyment, ( C )ourage, ( H )onesty, ( R )elationships and ( A )mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.
Role Responsibility
To take responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (production and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures.
Lead a team whilst operating and packing products to the highest quality standard and compliant to the set GMP guidelines and procedures.
Operate machinery and equipment whereby delegating instruction and tasks to team members whilst delivering excellence and meeting the schedule of adherence.
To ensure all activities undertaken are within the set health and safety guidelines.
1. Pack products to high quality standards and drive those quality standards in accordance with the set GMP standards and standard operating procedures
2. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst driving adherence to team members
3. Support, attend and comply with any planned in-house training or job training
4. To support operational excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency
5. Maintain and drive the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and personal hygiene within the department
6. Demonstrate and drive all Dechra values and encourage others to do the same
Key Performance Indicators
7. Support the departmental goal of achieving ‘Zero’ overdue CAPA’s, deviations and change controls
8. Ensure paperwork is ‘Right first time’
9. Maintain the manufacturing plan and ensure schedules of adherence to meet the agreed targets
10. Maintain a high level of operational excellence and support the line leads to drive and improve efficiency
11. Maintaining GMP and Health & Safety at all times ensuring the ‘Closeout’ of hazards and risk assessments promptly
The Ideal Candidate
Competencies
12. Deciding & Initiating Action
13. Adapting & Responding to Change
14. Adhering to Principles & Values
15. Working effectively with People
16. Coping with Pressure
17. Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
Essential Skills & Experience
18. Good knowledge of Health and safety compliance
19. Ability to manage time and workload effectively
20. Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and other departments
21. Proven industry experience from a regulated GMP manufacturing environment
Desirable Skills & Experience
22. RCA (Root cause analysis techniques)
23. Previous experience in a Pharma environment
24. Exposure to QMS – CAPA’s, CC, RCA etc
Package Description
Competitive salary and benefits including:
25. 36 Hour Working Week + Every other Friday Off!
26. Working hours 05:30 - 14:00
27. 22.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
28. Option to buy an extra week's holiday each year
29. 8% Employer Pension Contribution
30. Free access to Headspace App
31. Employee Assistance Programme
32. Free On-site parking