Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

Dechra Pharmaceuticals are looking for a Manufacturing Technician Lead to join our Pomona site.

The role will be tasked with overseeing the Compounding, Filling, Labeling and Packaging in a minimum of two production rooms, as well as assisting in cleaning of manufacturing areas as required to maintain a cGMP environment and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

You must be available for a flexible work schedule, shifts vary. Most common hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required as needed – mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Key Responsibilities

• Designated as a key person to oversee Compounding, Filling, Labeling, and Packaging in a minimum of two production rooms.
• Be able to give direction to others and assign daily tasks to applicable personnel to ensure manufacturing objectives are met. This includes managing breaks and lunches and reporting employee performance issues to management.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment or machinery.
• Perform basic production duties in a clean room environment requiring appropriate gowning.
• Perform in-process sampling, testing, and inspection of raw materials on the packaging line.
• Assist in cleaning of manufacturing areas as required to maintain a cGMP environment and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Document production activities using controlled documents including production records and logbooks.
• Ensure that product quality adheres to approved specifications.
• Perform job responsibilities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production policies.
• Assist and/or work independently on production QMS projects (e.g., deviations, CAPA’s, change controls, SOP revisions, PBR revisions etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work and participate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to maintain accurate and factual hard-copy and electronic records.
• Attention to detail, ensuring safety, quality and customer requirements are met.
• Document and follow cGMPs.
• Ability to read information and apply what was described in the reading material to situations which may contain several details or describe processes involving several steps.
• Become SME for process and equipment across packaging and manufacturing areas
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to peers and management across all departments within the Pomona site.

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

Qualifications:

•  High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Fluent in reading, writing, and comprehending English to accurately document in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of food or pharmaceutical production or manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to use basic computer software and/or use interference in computer equipment.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP).
• Ability to follow and understand production records and procedures and to work as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail is required for accurate documentation.
• Ability to manually assemble and disassemble production equipment associated with production operations is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Exercise manual dexterity and control in the packaging of oral solid dosage products or non-sterile liquid products into bottles.
• Work in a static position on the packaging line for the time period required in the rotation cycle.

About the Company

As a people first values-based culture, we offer a generous employer 401k match and competitive salary packages for financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC