Team Lead (Manufacturing)

Job summary

The Team Lead in Column Pack is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the shop floor, focusing on planning, coordination, and communication to enhance efficiency and outcomes in production. This role requires a hands-on approach to improve workflows and elevate standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in drug substance production, preferably with columns.
• Strong planning and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster collaboration.
• Driven by quality and continuous improvement; proactive and solution-oriented.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to raise concerns and push back constructively when necessary.

Responsibilities

Working hours

• Establish and maintain joint day/weekly planning, including staffing and prioritization.
• Optimize handovers between Support and Operators; improve shift exchanges and status updates.
• Drive and implement GMP/lean improvements and ensure audit readiness.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Communicate changes, risks, and decisions clearly; follow up on actions.
• Contribute to training and capability building for column packing.
• Monday to Friday, typically between 06:00 and 17:00, with occasional afternoon/evening work.

Tools

• Familiarity with GMP standards and production planning tools.