Pharmaceutical Site Manager

Our client is seeking a Site Manager for the coordination & optimisation of the site’s GDP & GMP operational manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics activities, including reverse logistics, maintaining high quality and safety standards, general facility management, executing strategic goals, performance management, training, and development of all operational staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience is required.
• 3+ years working with in a regulated industry or lab experience is preferred, preference is given to pharmaceutical or medical device experience.
• Strong organisational skills with multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply cGMP knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage, motivate and influence work behaviour.
• Open-minded, empathic, and able to adapt to different cultures among the international clients, investigator, study coordinators and projects.
• Proficient knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to detail and statistical aptitude

The Job:

• Must have supervisory skills whilst maintaining the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Provide a pro-active, hands on management style allied to the ability to be organized within a manufacturing, distribution and warehousing environment
• To be able to create open relationships to build empathy, trust & motivate staff
• To support and implement the policies and company values and culture within the Operations team.
• To determine staffing levels/needs and make hiring recommendations and initiate development training as required.
• To interview, hire, onboard & where necessary, terminate staff
• To create clear performance metrics for each warehouse team member, identify areas of improvement, create a personal development plan & and track adherence
• To be responsible for effective site and personnel safety and sanitation

• To undertake H&S risk assessments where required

• To ensure incident or accident investigations are undertaken and reported as required
• To manage the duties & activities of the site H&S Officer
• To ensure safe operations and adherence to regulatory requirements including all applicable environmental agencies

Audits/Inspections: -

• To conduct/assist with self-inspections when required;
• To assist or host when required: -
• Regulatory inspections (MHRA);
• Client audits

Process:

• Lead and participate in all on site operational processes, as needed or as applicable.
• To maintain robust shipping & transportation solutions for all applicable shipping conditions
• Must be able to create actions plans and communicate changes effectively

Costings:

• Cost consciousness: ability to work within approved budget whilst developing and implementing cost saving measures
• To identify opportunities and implement Continuous Improvement actions that will result in process improvements, efficiencies, and lower business costs

Full Time - Monday - Friday