Production Supervisor - Late Shift

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Production Supervisor - Late Shift. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leading animal health manufactuer
• Lead a new team of experienced production employees
• Competitive salary and benefits

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has a vision to create a world where animals no longer suffer from avoidable diseases, because targeted prevention work will help stop them from occurring in the first place. Boehringer Ingelheim is convinced that, when animals are healthy, humans are healthier too.

To realise this vision, Boehringer Ingelheim acquired Merial, the animal health business of the pharmaceutical company Sanofi, in January 2017. The acquisition brings together two highly compatible portfolios to strengthen Boehringer Ingelheim’s competitiveness in the field of animal health. 

It is an exciting time to join this successful research-driven pharmaceutical company that has a passion for improving animal and human health.

We are looking to fill a position of Production Team Leader for our newly created late shift in our manufacturing facility in East Tamaki.  We are looking for someone who will lead a team of production employees to prepare and process raw material into completed finished product in accordance to GMP standards.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of production employees ensuring they have clear direction, and manufacture products according to specifications, company policies and procedures and the production plan.
• Maintain the hygiene and integrity of the facilities and equipment employed in the mixing and packing operations.
• Ensure operation of all equipment.
• Perform all mixing, packing and other operations incorporating all the necessary quality assurance measure specified within the instructions.
• Train staff in all areas of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
• Review analyses and make recommendations regarding safety and productivity.
• Participate in writing and developing SOP's.
• Participate in root cause analysis and come up with both corrective and preventative actions.
• Oversee production, coordinate its personnel and liaise with service contractors.
• Carry out the duties of a First Aider, be an active member of the Health and Safety Committee and be an approved handler on the premises.
• Reporting and process improvement.

The successful candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Minimum of 2 years team leadership in a manufacturing environment;
• Understanding of GMP principles & practices;
• Current forklift licence;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Concern for timeliness and quality;
• Physically fit;
• Analytical and numerical skills;
• Qualifications in science and/or leadership and/or health and safety (preferred but not essential);
• A good command of written and spoken English is essential.

What we offer

Boehringer Ingelheim offers a competitive remuneration package including a competitive salary package, and lifestyle benefits including superannuation, health, life and income protection insurance and product for your pets.

We want the best to apply!

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture.  We embrace diversity of perspectives and foster an inclusive environment which benefits our people, patients and communities.  We are interested in the best people working for us, which is why we adopt a responsible, open-minded approach to employment.

About Us

Innovative medicines for people and animals have for more than 130 years been what the research-driven pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim stands for.  Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the pharmaceutical industry's top 20 companies and to this day remains family-owned.  Day by day, some 50,000 employees create value through innovation for the three business areas human pharmaceuticals, animal health and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing.  In 2016, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of around 15.9 billion euros. With more than three billion euros, R&D expenditure corresponds to 19.6 per cent of net sales.

For more information visit our website www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.nz or for more product information, our animal health website www.merial.co.nz .

How to apply

If you would like to be part of this highly driven team please click on the 'apply now' button.

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