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Hovione Production Manager in Cork, Ireland
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Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.
Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.
Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.
You will be responsible to:
Enables the efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products, including highly potent compounds, in compliance with applicable cGMP and HSE regulations and in accordance with business requirements. Responsible for the definition, implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems, aiming at full adherence to pre-established production schedules while managing internal resources (people & equipment) and fulfilling customer requirements.
Translate business-cascaded goals into departmental and individual goals and clearly communicate goals to team
Provide leadership and direction to colleagues within the area to ensure that goals, targets and expectations are communicated clearly
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and open communication
Recognize and respond to sources of change and manage change effectively. Promote a culture where change is viewed with a positive outlook
Support Commissioning, Qualification, Validation and Technical Support activities related to the area
Ensure processes and systems are in place to ensure that routine work is completed as required and customer reports are available in a timely manner.
Provide continuous feedback to all members of their team on all items in relation to customer or organisational requirements/changes
Responsible for managing any customer related queries and lead the investigation of any complaint, liaising with their team to problem solve these queries if needed
Monitor Operations, Quality and EHS metrics/KPIs to ensure that departmental goals and targets are met
Ensure that documentation standards within Manufacturing are maintained to a very high standard of GMP readiness
Approve and keep updated SOPs in their area of work
Collaborate with Peers to ensure improvements are leveraged across the business
Establish and manage key metrics in the areas of quality, customer satisfaction/delivery, financials and Health and safety. Ensuring all target set are met and any trends noticed are addressed
Support internal and External/regulatory audits for area of responsibility, including audit preparation, area tour, support queries during the audit and follow up of actions to closure
Coordinate the TMs assigned to his/her area of responsibility, namely in terms of recruitment, integration, training needs and performance management in accordance with the company's HR policies, in order to ensure all TMs are aligned and motivated towards achieving Hovione's goals, values and culture by promoting their personal and professional development whilst maximizing productivity
Develop and propose for superior approval the activity plan and related budget for the Area under responsibility in line with the unit's strategy, in order to align activities with area strategic objectives
Monitor Area´s budget, by controlling budget evolution, identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures
Ensure compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others) within his/ her TMs
Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
Bachelors degree in a field of Science or Engineering, preferable in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
Technical background preferred
Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Fine Chemistry and/or Particle Engineering under a cGMP’s environment
Experience in leading others in project context
Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask.
Possess solid knowledge of Organic Chemistry, Particle Engineering technologies or Scale-up of Chemical Engineering operations; as well as of cGMP’s and HSEE principles and practices
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Skilled at managing processes and tools
Fluency in English is a requirement
Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.Track record of overachieving targets
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.
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Hiring Request Post Information* : Posted Date2 weeks ago(2024/6/10 15:47)
ID2023-9974
of Openings1
Job LocationsIE-Cork
Job FamilyPRODUCTION