Production Leader at Fresenius Group

Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the production activity under his / her control is carried out in accordance with all relevant process procedures and production standards while fulfilling daily production targets.

• To ensure Large Volume Parenteral Department meets its production requirements (in terms of volume, quality, costs) effectively and efficiently at all times.
• To assist with the Department Manager in production shift planning to commit LVP department to maximum attainment of that plan.
• To ensure optimum labour utilization for the shift whilst organizing and controlling the day-to-day production requirements.
• To provide input to the department manager regarding the annual department budget and monitor and control adherence in terms of day-to-day expense control.
• To write, review, and update the department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Responsible for continuous improvement in the production area to ensure product and process efficiency and quality.
• Provide support to line-specific improvement projects.
• Optimizing maximum efficiency of company resources with minimal reject and waste levels.
• Control department staff discipline including settlement of disputes and grievances, absenteeism, initiating disciplinary action, access control, and timekeeping according to the Company Code of Conduct.
• To commit the shift to comprehensive and ongoing training and monitor the training level of the shift.
• Provide timely and accurate operational data as required for the monitoring of key indicators.
• To take on ownership of shift KPIs.
• To address non-compliances with BMR/logbook queries and drive RFT from an operations standpoint.
• Responsible for shift health and safety processes and conducting Safety Incident investigations.
• Assume delegated responsibility of the departmental manager during periods of absence or whilst on shift.
• Responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Responsible for logging and closure of incidents / deviations / change controls on Kabitrack.
• Arriving 15 minutes prior to the shift commencing in order to perform floor walkabout and handover.
• From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification, and training of the incumbent.

Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification with a minimum National Diploma in either Technical, Pharmaceutical, or Production Management fields.
• PMA qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a Production environment with at least 2 years at a supervisory level.
• Computer literate.