Packing Line Lead - (Early shift)

Dechra Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global veterinary pharmaceuticals company in Skipton is seeking a Packing Line Lead for the early shift. You will oversee packing operations, ensuring compliance with stringent GMP standards. Responsibilities include leading a team, operating machinery, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in GMP environments and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of £31,848 and great benefits, including training opportunities and a pension contribution, are offered.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

8% Employer Pension Contribution

Option to buy an extra week's holiday

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising or leading a team.
• Proven industry experience from a regulated GMP manufacturing environment.
• Ideally experience in a similar GMP packing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team whilst packing products to the highest quality standards.
• Operate machinery and delegate tasks to team members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Job description

Vacancies

Packing Line Lead - (Early shift)

Packing Line Lead - Early shift - £17.01 per hour equivalent

Monday - Friday 5.30am - 2.00pm with every other Friday off (36 hour week) - £31,848.34 salary (£17.01 hourly equivalent), Yes, we work a 9 day fortnight!

Based at our Skipton, North Yorkshire manufacturing site. Please only apply if you live within a commuting distance of Skipton BD23 2RW

We are Dechra a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Our Recruitment Process

We understand applying for roles isn't always a great experience! From this point we want you to have a positive experience with our recruitment process.

We will review your application and CV and notify promptly if you will be progressing to the next stage.

If you are selected, we will arrange a brief informal call to discuss the role.

If after that call be both agree the position is a good match, we will arrange a face-to-face interview at our Skipton site, at the earliest mutually convenient date and time.

We will provide you with speedy feedback following your interview.

The Role

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.

• Pack products to high quality standards and drive those quality standards in accordance with the set GMP standards and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst driving adherence to team members
• Support , attend and comply with any planned in-house training or job training
• To support operational excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency
• Maintain and drive the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and personal hygiene within the department
• Demonstrate and drive all Dechra values and encourage others to do the same
• Support the departmental goal of achieving 'Zero' overdue CAPA's, deviations and change controls
• Ensure paperwork is 'Right first time'
• Maintain the manufacturing plan and ensure schedules of adherence in order to meet the agreed targets
• Maintain high level of operational excellence and support the line leads to drive and improve efficiency
• Maintaining GMP and Health & Safety at all times ensuring the 'Close out' of hazards and risk assessments in a timely manner

You

A self-motivated enthusiastic individual who can work well within a team environment performing packing activities including the operation and cleaning of equipment, whilst being able to complete associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner , in line with strict procedures.

• Experience of supervising or leading a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and other departments
• Proven industry experience from a regulated GMP manufacturing environment
• Ideally experience in a similar GMP packing role
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude
• Good knowledge of Health and safety compliance

Reliability, punctuality and a demonstrable strong work ethic are characteristics we are looking for.

Reward

• £31,848 salary
• Free and ample onsite parking
• Monday - Fri day 5.30am - 2.00pm with every other Friday off
• Tons of great training and development opportunities
• Option to buy an extra week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and are proud of our diversity and work culture. Take a look at our website to view our truly embedded values.

We look forward to receiving your application.