Job Description

We are recruiting a Visual Inspection Team Leader within our manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes. All work must be performed in accordance with current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practise) and local SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Attention to detail is critical for this role.

Responsibilities:

Providing leadership oversight and to the new vaccine Visual Inspection (VI) teamCollaborate with Filling and warehouse teams and undertake scheduling and planning of VI activities to meet the departments delivery commitments.Follow SOP and Batch paperwork instructions for completion of job tasks.Complete, review and submit all necessary production protocols and batch manufacturing instructions.Complete SAP transactions, data entries and bookings (training will be provided)Raise process deviations and lead investigationsReview logbooks and perform equipment inspectionsUndertake team Tier 1 meetings and escalate up as requiredCollet and review reject data and perform data analyticsParticipate in Safety assessments for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), Risk assessments or Manual handling (Training will be provided)To be flexible to Business needs, train and work in other areas as requiredMaintain safe working practicesSupport cleaning requirements in the AreaAssist in all Audits

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

GCSE/ A level (or equivalent), with an interest in a scientific fieldMust have experience of leading a team, supervising weekly and monthly workloads and be accountable for the team’s performanceExperience in a manufacturing environmentGMP experience in a production environment desirableDemonstrate ability to work with other departments such as Quality, Engineering etc.Become the subject matter expert in own areaUnderstanding of safety systems, i.e. COSHH, Risk assessments, Manual handling, etc.Good level of written and spoken English

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

02/4/2025

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Requisition ID:R331771