Production Manager

Production Manager

(Ref 24_02)

Terumo BCT is a Global leader in blood management, blood safety, therapeutic apheresis, cell therapy and cell collections.  We have an opportunity for a Production Manager to join Terumo BCT- Larne Site. This key role is part of the factory leadership team and is a newly created position due to a consistent business growth. In this new and exciting role as the Production Manager, you will be a key stakeholder in the Production and Manufacturing teams. 

It’s an exciting time to be part of an expanding manufacturing sector – come join us!

General Duties

• Directing daily Operations, ensuring production is delivered on-time and executed to full compliance within global regulatory requirements and in accordance with cGMP/cGCP and relevant licences.
• Ensures operational efficiency improvement targets are set and attained, including OEE and downtime tracking.
• Optimising processes to reduce manufacturing costs and maximise GMP production throughput.
• Directly responsible for the leadership and development of associates to ensure team cross-functionality, high performance, and long-term retention.
• Developing and implementing metrics for constant improvement of Operations and compliance
• Builds and develops a committed team to manage all aspects of area of responsibility, including production, continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and cost.
• Sustains customer relationships through open communication direct interaction, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Supports the process flow in the creations of SKU’s and bills of material, ensuring effective stage-gating of New Product Introductions and timing revisions to existing bills from change programs.
• Owns the full Value Steam from end to end, ensuring efficient use of resources and effective process flows to satisfy all stakeholder needs.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives and projects with cross-functional teams to achieve Factory goals.
• Prepare and develop strategic priorities that support the overall business strategy with the ability to create and track relevant KPIs. 
• Effective communication on all production related information to all stakeholders across the organisation including executive level. 
• Assist with budget preparations and tracking of department spending and variances.
• Ensuring that the health, safety, and environmental impact policies of the sites are being successfully implemented.

Essential Criteria & Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience preferred in either pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical manufacturing or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience of budgeting
• Experience of current GMPs, SOPs, Quality System Regulation, and ISO Requirements.
• Experience with Six Sigma
• Experience in Project Management
• Management and leadership experience
• Excellent track record of developing direct reports
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to influence, build consensus, and manage conflict in challenging situations
• Capability for problem solving, strategic, and critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with and influence contract manufacturing partners while maintaining a positive working relationship
• Experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, and Continuous Improvement

Additional Information

• Able to work additional hours as and when required

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please apply via our career’s portal - MySource before the closing date of 5 pm on Sunday, 05 May 2024

Terumo BCT Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of their gender, marital or family status, religious belief or political opinion, disability, race or ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation or age.