About the role
https://www.seek.com.au/job/58830770
Troy Laboratories is a world-class quality manufacturer and leader in animal health pharmaceuticals with over 60 years of experience in providing the highest quality of products to veterinary professionals. We pride ourselves on our quality, innovation and good value and our products are Australian made and owned. To support our continued growth, we are looking for a
to join our Operations Team.
This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for leading a team of 3 key area supervisors and troubleshooting day to day operational issues.
You will manage the manufacturing activities to achieve the most effective outcome in support of the business objectives whilst being accountable for cost-effective operations, under strict compliance with safety, GMP and quality requirements.
The goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that considers current workplace, health and safety requirements.
About the role:
Role model and drive a safety 24/7 culture
Ensure cGMP procedures are always followed
Provide Technical assistance and support to production staff
Identify and implement continuous process improvements
Managing labour efficiency – Drive and manage production scheduling and capacity planning, and monitor, assess and improve production
Monitor, assess and improve productivity
Ensuring consistent high standards of product quality
Develop strong working relationships within all areas of the business as this role will work closely with different stakeholders at various levels of the business
Report to the Management Team about production matters, conduct investigations and looks for ways to address any findings
Cross train team members and drive a high-performance culture through training, coaching and mentoring
Ensure effective communication is maintained with the team and promote an open and inclusive work environment with two-way communication
Be the designated Safety Officer for Production and handle incident investigations, safety walks, risk assessments, run toolbox talks and foster a we see it, we say it safety culture.
About you
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations management (ideally in the Pharmaceutical Industry or similar)
Strong understanding of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Quality, cGMP and Safety Standards are a must
5+ years’ experience managing a team of at least 30 or more
Ability to measure and drive KPI’s and process improvements
The ability to build strong working relationships with the entire business is a must
Strong knowledge of production and capacity planning
Experience in team engagement, cultural change and process improvement
Drive safety, quality and productivity through effective leadership and guidance of direct reports
Experience with root cause analysis and LEAN tools
Experience with stock management and inventory control
A positive can-do attitude and attention to detail
