Excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join a Biologics Leader in the West of Ireland. The role will be responsible for leading operations of a 24/7 biologics manufacturing team in a bioprocessing facility.
Overview of your responsibilities (full job description available on request):
1. Serve as the primary technical contact for aseptic fill-finish activities.
2. Supervise and execute compounding, filling, lyophilization, equipment prep, formulation, buffer prep, and support processing to meet operational goals.
3. Lead, coach, and mentor your manufacturing team on a 12-hour rotating shift, ensuring clear communication of tasks and goals.
4. Promote a culture of contamination control and aseptic best practices on the floor.
5. Communicate departmental goals to produce cost-effective, quality-compliant products safely.
6. Collaborate with program management, supply chain, technical operations, quality, and engineering to ensure effective planning and execution of commercial and NPI clinical manufacturing.
7. Resolve operational and project issues by working with team members and stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required for the Role:
8. At least 3 years of experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning, and validation in FDA/HPRA-regulated industries.
9. Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
10. Strong knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
11. In-depth understanding of contamination control and aseptic processing standards.
12. Technical background in pharmaceuticals, biologics, or similar industries.
13. At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a team setting.