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Production Shift Manager - Permanent Position

Production Shift Manager - Permanent

The Company 

 

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. 

By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do. 

 

Your new role 

To manage the production operation on one of two shifts, to ensure the reliable, efficient and compliant production of pharmaceutical products, in accordance with the production plan. 

Areas of responsibility include Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing & packaging operations with dotted line responsibility for other shift working activity (i.e. Warehouse & Engineering).  

In conjunction with the Production Manager contribute to the operational and strategic management of Production to develop and monitor key production performance indicators and implement corrective, preventative or continuous improvement activities to address any adverse trends. 

 

To ensure that production operations conducted are performed in accordance with the requirements of Eisai Corporate Standards, Eisai Quality System, GMP Guidelines and Industry Standards. 

 

 

Duties are performed to ensure:

  • A safe working environment and culture is maintained, ensuring all near miss incidents and accidents are reported in accordance with procedures.
  • The Quality of products produced are assured through adherence to all procedures and with a quality mindset of all employees.
  • Opportunities to improve operations and reduce cost are identified and progressed through the continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Eisai’s philosophy of hhc is at the forefront of daily activities.
  • All stakeholder and customer expectations are understood and met through communication. 
  • Performance is in line with personal and EML objectives with demonstrated behaviours and competencies.

 

 

What are we looking for? 

  • Demonstratable leadership and people management skills. 
  • Demonstrated experience across a Pharmaceutical Packaging / Manufacturing function. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication links within EML (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse & Technical). 
  • Demonstrates good organisational & time management skills and the ability to be agile depending on the schedule demands and unforeseen changes. 
  • Ability to identify opportunities for process & operational improvements and implement appropriate project changes to deliver these benefits. 
  • Professional behaviour and self-awareness, diplomatic.  
  • Ability to build, motivate and develop high performance teams. 
  • High level of self-awareness and ability to influence. 
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Excellent presentation skills. 

What we offer in return 

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes, 

 

  • Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles 
  • Discretionary Bonus 
  • Free onsite parking 
  • Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop 
  • Learning and development opportunities 
  • Retail discounts 
  • Well-being & mental health awareness programmes  
  • Multi-faith prayer room 

 

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment. 

 

What you need to do next  

 

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.  

If you have any questions, please contact us on TalentAcquisition@eisai.net  

 

 

Eisai Recruitment Statement 

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application. 

 

 

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement  

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:  

  • to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.  
  • to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.  
  • to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity 

 
 

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