QC Laboratory Shift Manager

3 weeks ago


Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Dechra Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Control Shift Team Manager to join our team at Dechra. As a key member of our laboratory operations team, you will be responsible for leading a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts to enhance laboratory practices and promote a culture consistent with cGMP, cGLP, and Health & Safety within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day management of the QC shift team, including staff performance and wellbeing, target setting, and coaching individuals through any development needs.
  • Coordinate resource priorities with Planning to achieve schedule adherence.
  • Manage the throughput of inbound and outbound goods within the department.
  • Support validation activities.
  • Determination of KPIs that support delivery to service level agreements and achievement of objectives.
  • Clear presentation of KPI data.
  • Identification and management of risks.
  • Preparation and scrutiny of reports (routine and ad-hoc) to peers and senior management.
  • Effective communication with other departments to facilitate the progression of QC activities.
  • Lead investigations into out of specification (OOS), out of trend (OOT), and atypical results by applying technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Ensure Quality Control activities are performed consistently, on time, and in accordance with both company and legal requirements.
  • Actively seek opportunities to optimise the performance of processes, people, and other resources.
  • Support the QC Manager with the hosting of departmental audits and inspections.

Requirements

  • Experience of working within a pharmaceutical laboratory.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team, with a focus on coaching/mentoring.
  • Experience in chemical and instrumental techniques, such as traditional wet chemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, Karl Fischer, TOC, pH, etc.
  • The ability to troubleshoot on the majority of the above / good problem-solving ability.
  • Effective communication and influencing skills.
  • Pragmatism.
  • Computer literate with good attention to detail.

About Dechra

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships, and Ambition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.



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