Experienced Manufacturing Lead

2 weeks ago


Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Dechra Full time
Dechra Overview

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, with expertise in development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

About the Role

This Senior Manufacturing Technician position involves assisting supervisors in their absence, ensuring equipment use meets high standards, and adhering to GMP procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing product to the highest quality standard, compliant with GMP guidelines and Health and Safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manufacture product to a high standard, ensuring quality aligns with GMP standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Support a compliance culture within operations, ensuring all team members adhere to SOPs and comply with individual responsibilities to GMP.
  • Attend and comply with planned in-house training or on-the-job training.
  • Train others in the team and ensure efficient and safe use of plant and equipment.
  • Evaluate and report any equipment faults, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and personal hygiene.
  • Raise issues or errors with the Manufacturing Supervisors or Manager and maintain documented manufacturing methods.
  • Identify and resolve issues proactively, escalating if necessary, and role model operational excellence to drive efficiency and challenge existing processes.
  • Assist with QMS items, including deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and updating SOPs.
The Ideal Candidate

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from diverse work backgrounds. This Senior Manufacturing Technician role suits candidates with experience in low to medium volume manufacturing/packaging and a working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacture, continuous improvement activities, and time management.

Package Description
  • Estimated salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.
  • Average 36 hour working week (with a day off every other Friday).
  • Working hours: 1400-2230 hrs.
  • 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays.
  • Option to buy a week's holiday each year.
  • 8% Employer Pension Contribution.
  • Free access to Headspace App.
  • Option to join Sharesave scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • On-site parking.


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