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 

• To lead manufacturing activities on shift, providing operator support and leading improvements/culture change as well as ensuring their area consistently delivers against the business KPIs.

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

•  Full responsibility of the shift in terms of allocation of resources, management of staff, production and quality targets ensuring all planned manufacturing activities are carried out in accordance with cGMP, Quality and HSE requirements.
• Manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff (including, for example; performance and absence management.)
• Work closely with other Shift Supervisors to ensure shift handovers are effectively communicated.  
• To ensure that the training skills are met for current and future demands of the shift.
• To coach/support direct reports to ensure right first time manufacture and documentation.
• Implementation of efficiency and yield improvements whilst ensuring day to day maximum yields achieved.
• Monitor, measure and report on manufacturing related process performance and general issues.
• Lead manufacturing deviation investigations including follow up (CAPAs.)
• Review completed batch documentation.
• Maintain a state of readiness for regulatory/supplier inspections.
• Involvement in projects (for example; new product introductions.)
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
• Appoint and carry out site emergency procedures as necessary.

Key Performance Indicators

•  Meet production schedule while ensuring quality standards are also met.
• Accurate reporting and record keeping for staff in terms of performance and attendance.
• Accurate documentation of batch records and production records.
• Timely completion of all projects.

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:

Person Specification

About the Company

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an employee stock purchase plan for long-term 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