Production Lead

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Production Lead   Closing Date: 7th October 2026 (COB)    Business Introduction  We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.  Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.  We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.    Position Summary  The Orals Production Lead has responsibility for the manufacturing and supporting processes and associated decisions to ensure delivery of customer service and schedule adherence whilst maintaining quality and safety standards for the area of their responsibility.    Responsibilities  This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:  • Lead production lines to deliver required output and schedule adherence, providing hands-on support while maintaining safety and quality standards.  • Communicate shift targets clearly, prepare lines for success and complete effective handovers with the incoming Production Lead using the agreed logbook or system.  • Drive performance by positively challenging team members, holding people accountable and escalating when additional support is needed.  • Create and deliver technician training plans and provide operational cover, including during breaks, when required.  • Maintain accurate hourly and daily metrics, monitor shift performance and support problem-solving and process order change over with team leaders.  • Ensure the production facility meets GMP, safety and regulatory requirements, including GPS 5S and housekeeping standards, and support related investigations.  • Complete allocated BPR preparation and reviews, MERP activities, reconciliations and OOS investigations accurately and on time.  • Lead and maintain Tier 1 activity for allocated zones, manage OEE targets and toolkit use, ensure conformance to the daily plan and escalation process, and support pallet movement and waste management across the packaging floor.    Why You?    Basic Qualification  We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:  • A levels or GCSE’s grades A-C (Math’s and English)  • Experience working within similar production area and leading technicians  • Ability to run production lines within the area   • SAP knowledge   • Ability to follow Leader Standard Work   • Logical fault finding skills leading to decisions in a timely manner.   • Basic GPS knowledge especially in problem solving   • Knowledge of audit processes, preparation and requirements.     Preferred Qualification  If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:  • Good knowledge of site safety regulations.   • Active continuous improvement advocate.   • Computer Skills – Excel/PowerPoint/Word.   • Self motivation and drive with strong interpersonal skills to work alongside teams   • Demonstrated leadership skills.   • Ability to balance resource and plan ahead   • Ability to plan, organize and control workloads of self and other to meet deadlines and deliver schedule and targets.  • Commu

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