Production Shift Manager at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK employs over 97,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc is one of Africa's largest consumer healthcare companies, producing leading brands such as Lucozade, Ribena and Panadol.

GSK is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Production Shift Manager

Ref No: 141022-2
Location: Agbara
Reporting To: Packaging Manager

Job Purpose/Scope

• To provide overall direction to production scheduling, dispensing, manufacturing and packaging team in a value stream concept in (Over the Counter) OTC value stream
• To be responsible for the effective management of all activities/functions related to production process/equipment validation, production equipment calibration and new process installation and transfer

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the generation and effective treatment of Picklist, Batch records and Work Orders
• Control product cost through effective labor utilization and pragmatic equipment and facilities management
• Supervise the disposal of all controlled substance / drugs in line with existing regulations
• Actively participate in all production activities involved in New Product Introduction, New Packaging Material Development and New Process Installation
• Coordinate all manufacturing and packaging process / equipment validation in accordance with Validation Master Plan. This includes data generation, collation and logical interpretation
• Ensure timely calibration of all production equipment and ensure appropriate actions are taken on out of order equipment
• Provide effective technical training to all production personnel on technical aspects of manufacturing and GMP
• Regularly review and/or update SOPs to reflect current practices within the production areas
• Support and ensure compliance to QMS and EHS policies and standards in order to minimize accidents and quality failures

Qualifications, Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with not less than three (3) years of working experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research & Development or Quality Assurance preferably in a multinational environment
• Sound Knowledge of statistical tools, numerate skills, good logic and good interpersonal relationship are a must for the job holder
• Second degree in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Chemistry, as well as Computer Literacy will be a clear advantage

Competencies

• Ability to plan and organize production processes
• Relevant production knowledge and management skills in a pharmaceutical setting
• Performance and result-oriented with sound leadership qualities for effective supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Good initiative, drive & confidence in problem solving
• Leadership and team building
• Ability to apply Operational Excellence principles of Process Management and Lean Manufacturing

Application Close Date
29th October, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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