Manufacturing Team Leader Evening Shift

Job Location	Longford, Neath
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Why will you enjoy this new opportunityAt Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.Abbott Longford manufactures 18 diagnostic reagent products for thyroid function, fertility, and pregnancy, cardiology, renal and metabolic.This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.What type of work will you be doing What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basisThe Manufacturing Team Leader will develop and motivate the Manufacturing team reporting to the Site Project Manager. He/she is responsible for the running of the Technical Manufacturing and Testing areas on the 4- day condensed evening shift. He/she willbe responsible for quality, efficiency, wastage, mix and safety within the area. He/she will ensure formal goals that are reviewed on a regular basis. Formal performance reviews are carried out on all direct reports (at a minimum) once per year.Main Responsibilities

Encourage an atmosphere of involvement, open communications, and effective teamwork.
Motivate employees and build teams to support the plants policy of continuous improvement and a zero defects goal.
Ensure safety standards are met and safe-working practices are adhered to including waste management.
Ensure GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), requirements are maintained.
To represent the Technical Manufacturing and Testing processes with Quality Management System interaction e.g. CAPA and Risk Management.
To contribute to Long range planning strategy for the Technical Manufacturing and Testing area.
Ensure area is working within budgeted cost constraints.
Ensure production schedules meet customer demands.
Ensure all direct reports are always fully trained with regard to safety, method and efficiency and maintain all relevant training records up to date.
Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health, safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws as well as the Abbott Global and Technical Standards.

Qualifications / Experience:

A relevant third level qualification combined with background and experience (described below).
Some supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferable.
Knowledge of GMP requirements in a healthcare or pharmaceutical facility.
Experience of manufacturing is essential to understand the day-to-day work practices.

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