Bespak is seeking 2 Shift Managers in an onsite position for the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary for this permanent role is £47k to £55k. Our enhanced benefits package includes 25 days leave plus bank holidays, discretionary annual bonus, generous 10% pension contribution, onsite parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance. Working Pattern – Traditional Continental Shift Pattern of 2/2/3, working 2 weekends every 28-day cycle. Once you click apply, you will be redirected to our company website to make your application. Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical Contract, Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), specialising in respiratory and inhalation drug products services, delivering finished products that help millions of patients to breathe. With over 350 employees, we are continuing to grow and are currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (Asthma Inhalers). With greener propellants we are able to meet the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves. As an Aerosols Shift Manager, you will be at the heart of our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, providing clear direction to your manufacturing team. You will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing your team to help drive daily performance and to meet production schedules, cost targets, and operational standards. You will also champion the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance (Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)) and Health and Safety (HSE) within your area. The successful candidates will have an excellent understanding of pharmaceutical business, good business acumen and the ability to write technically, investigate and report abnormalities whilst managing and leading a manufacturing team to deliver production schedules and make informed decisions in a fast paced, ever changing working environment. For this key role we would value a cover letter detailing your motivation to apply for this role and how you feel you align to our company values; Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative and Agile. Please add this as an extra page to your CV. During the interview process you will be invited to a face to face competency-based interview and will also be given a scenario based question to respond to. As a Shift Manager, your duties will include: * Leading, coaching, and developing your operational team. * Driving performance to meet daily production schedules. * Managing resources to achieve targets efficiently and meet planned cycle times * Championing the highest standards of Health and Safety compliance * Upholding strict GMP and all regulatory standards. * Complete GMP documentation, adhering to GMP and GDP standards. * Using Lean tools to drive business improvements related to people processes and products Shift Manager key skills and experience: * A degree in a scientific or technical discipline. * A knowledge of Aerosol manufacturing processes is highly advantageous but not mandatory. * Strong experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is essential (Grade D and above) and any working knowledge / understanding of pressurised systems,, CIP systems, DCS/SCADA interfaces and HVAC is beneficial. * A minimum of three years in a supervisory role * Proven ability to lead, motivate and build teams. * Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to absorb high volumes of information multitasking. * Effective decision-making and strong technical report writing skills. Shift Manager – Enhanced Benefits: 25 days holiday bank holidays Buy/Sell Scheme | A generous employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will writing service | Wellbeing programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking. Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice. This role is a great fit for someone who thrives working and leading teams in fast paced manufacturing GMP environments with expertise in pharmaceutical production. As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485. A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen. Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by. We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements. We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work. We are proud to be a disability positive employer. 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