Job Title:  Manufacturing Shift Leader

Role Details

Manufacturing Shift Leader

Role: Full-time, Permanent, Double days

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive + shift allowance + bonus + benefits

The Role

The Manufacturing Shift Leader is responsible for all aspects of shift operational performance (Safety, Quality Cost, Delivery and people). Ensuring that the Site Operations are conducted in accordance with cGMP, cGDP and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, SOPs and company policies.

Working with the wider Operations team, the Shift Leader will be responsible for leading and developing the Shift manufacturing teams to ensure the operational standards, behaviours and practices associated with a highly regulated manufacturing organisation are engrained within the operational teams.

• To lead, manage and improve all departmental operations in accordance with cGMP, cGDP and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, SOPs and company policies.
• To ensure Site Operational targets are met and shift resources are aligned to meet short medium and longer term customer demand and business expectations.
• To plan, control and co-ordinate all the activities and the resources within manufacturing and relevant support functions to produce pharmaceutical products effectively and achieve product output to the required standards of quality, cost, delivery and customer service.
• Meet site operational targets by the application of effective resource management, which will include the reduction of material wastage and improvements in productivity and the efficient performance of both people and equipment
• Through a range of key performance indicators measure, monitor and review all aspects of shift operational performance; to develop and implement short, medium and long term plans to support the business goals and objectives associated with quality, cost delivery and customer service. 
• Regularly review shift team skills and competencies and establish training and development plans to strengthen the team’s capabilities. Coaching and mentoring staff to continually improvement operational standards, behaviours, practices and performance.
• Carry out regular audits of the area to ensure readiness for MRHA visits

The Person

Significant experience within the pharmaceutical industry

In-depth knowledge and experience of cGMP and cGDP guidelines and pharmaceutical processes

Experience and skilled in continuous improvements / lean manufacturing techniques

Excellent organisational and people management skills

High level of numeracy skills and competent in basic computer software packages

Ability to work under pressure but maintaining attention to detail, schedule resources, and support teams

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrable success in managing, training and developing high performing teams

Ability to work autonomously and organise own workload efficiently

Practical hands-on approach with a ‘can do’ attitude

Excellent team player

Lean Manufacturing qualification preferred but exposure to, and practice of, is essential

HNC Qualified in relevant subject with extensive pharmaceutical know how

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 03/03/26. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. 

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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