Packaging Operations Team Lead

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Packaging Operations Team Lead for a leading multi-national Biotech client based in Cork.This is an initial 12-month contract position.ROLE:People management of direct reports of packaging technicians and shiftLead and support the packaging team to ensure delivery of the production schedule.Assist in troubleshooting and facilitate appropriateSupport and partner closely with the Packaging BPS, Warehouse, Quality (QA & QC), Engineering and other colleagues.Represent the Packaging group as necessary at critical meetings (e.g. Daily Ops meeting, S&OE, Functional Lead Team meeting etc.)Responsible for reporting on key performance indicators (e.g. Schedule adherence, Changeover performance, Unplanned downtime etc.)Develop and demonstrate an active approach to safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and regulatory complianceResponsible for ensuring training records and training plans are in place and up to date for all team members.Ensure training, master batch records, SOPs and other documents are current and compliant under cGMP.Lead and support daily operation of processing systems and partner with plant engineering colleagues to ensure equipment is reliably maintained and within appropriate calibration.Partner with validation subject matter experts, prepare/approve validation protocols, validation plans, protocol executions, and summary reports in support of ongoing revalidation and validation efforts required for commercial manufacturing.Instill the use of Right First Time (six-sigma) and lean manufacturing practices leading to operational excellence.Coach, mentor and train shift leads and packaging technicians on packaging processes, use of operational excellence tools, and high-performance team behaviors.Assist in preparation of performance evaluations and coaching of staff.Assist in the recruitment and hiring process for the Packaging operations team.Participate and support plant optimization that helps create a strong value propositionfor future investment. (Including input into current capital projects)Required to worked closely with the Packaging project lead to support the delivery of the Packaging strategic master plan.Strong focus of visibility boards for packaging metrics and status with particular focus on schedule adherence & changeover performanceREQUIREMENTS:Degree in science/engineering, operations management or industrial engineering or equivalent experience in a GMP environment is preferred.Past experience and demonstrated ability to successfully influence team performance in a high-performance team is strongly preferred.Track record of embedding a strong Quality culture, Trackwise experience preferred.Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to interact across cross-functional teams.Demonstrated ability to train and coach colleagues in processing, operational excellence, team interactions and delivering results.Experience with regulatory inspections and direct interaction with regulatory inspectors.Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.Process development and/or technology transfer experience preferred.