Production Manager

Job Overview

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing dedicated Manufacturing Suites with a focus on Solid Oral Dose Manufacturing, managing a team producing veterinary pharmaceutical products to the highest standards for distribution globally. The Production Manager will drive performance and embed a continuous improvement culture to deliver Customer orders on time. Adherence with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality Management System and the Environmental Health & Safety system are critical within the manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Site Manufacturing Lead, the Production Manager will ensure products are manufactured compliantly and aligned with regulatory authority standards globally.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree or third level qualification in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or Mathematics (or a closely related area) OR at least five years’ experience in a Manufacturing/Packaging environment.
• Three years’ experience in a management role including managing teams on shift rotas.
• Experience and understanding of manufacturing, regulatory, quality and validation requirements, manufacturing processes.
• Ability to motivate and train team members.
• Experience of environmental, health and safety
• Experience of control of cross contamination.
• Experience of documentation associated with a Quality Management System.
• Understanding of production documentation processes.
• Excellent IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain compliant & safe working environment, delivering products at high quality and in line with regulatory standards.
• Excellent organisational & communication skills with ability to successfully implement change.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/Packaging environment.
• Experience in oral dose manufacturing, Sterile Injectables or other Pharmaceutical dosage formats.

Duration: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Newry


Benefits:

• Free Life Assurance
• Company Pension - salary sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave
• Wedding Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Maternity / Paternity
• Paid bereavement leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Employee Savings scheme
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site free parking
• Subsidised Canteen Facilities
• Employee Perks scheme
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities