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 in the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling 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.

Role Responsibility

To take responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (production and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures.

Lead a team whilst operating and packing products to the highest quality standard and compliant to the set GMP guidelines and procedures.

Operate machinery and equipment whereby delegating instruction and tasks to team members whilst delivering excellence and meeting the schedule of adherence.

To ensure all activities undertaken are within the set health and safety guidelines.

• Pack products to high quality standards and drive those quality standards in accordance with the set GMP standards and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst driving adherence to team members
• Support, attend and comply with any planned in-house training or job training
• To support operational excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency
• Maintain and drive the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and personal hygiene within the department
• Demonstrate and drive all Dechra values and encourage others to do the same

Key Performance Indicators

• Support the departmental goal of achieving ‘Zero’ overdue CAPA’s, deviations and change controls
• Ensure paperwork is ‘Right first time’
• Maintain the manufacturing plan and ensure schedules of adherence to meet the agreed targets
• Maintain a high level of operational excellence and support the line leads to drive and improve efficiency
• Maintaining GMP and Health & Safety at all times ensuring the ‘Closeout’ of hazards and risk assessments promptly

The Ideal Candidate

Competencies 

• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Adapting & Responding to Change
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Working effectively with People
• Coping with Pressure
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking

Essential Skills & Experience

• Good knowledge of Health and safety compliance 
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively 
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and other departments
• Proven industry experience from a regulated GMP manufacturing environment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• RCA (Root cause analysis techniques)
• Previous experience in a Pharma environment 
• Exposure to QMS – CAPA’s, CC, RCA etc

Package Description

Competitive salary and benefits including:

• 36 Hour Working Week + Every other Friday Off!
• Working hours 05:30 - 14:00
• 22.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy an extra week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free access to Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free On-site parking

About the Company

Dechra are a growing, global specialist in the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling 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.

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC