Team Leader - Primary

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Team Leader
 

Summary of the Role:
Responsible for the efficient, timely, and GMP-compliant preparation, execution, and completion of manufacturing and packaging orders in production, including technical leadership of the production booths as well as personnel management of the assigned team.
 

Your Responsibilities:

• Efficient, timely, and GMP-compliant preparation, execution, and completion of manufacturing and packaging orders, including conducting in-process controls (IPCs).

• Technical leadership of the production booths, including efficient and GMP-compliant cleaning of equipment, machine parts, and production areas.

• Personnel management of assigned teams (including supervision, development, personnel discussions such as PMD meetings, one-on-one meetings, and case management).

• Recruitment and hiring of new employees.

• Scheduling and management of assigned teams (including absence planning and shift scheduling).

• Shared responsibility for personnel management of indirectly assigned employees (e.g., contingent workers).

• Compliance with and enforcement of specific regulations for the manufacturing and packaging of clinical trial samples, particularly GMP rules, hygiene and safety regulations, and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Responsibility for the quality indicators of the assigned team (training compliance) and own projects (investigations, CAPA plans, and change controls).

• Ensuring active, timely, and appropriate communication of progress and challenges to colleagues and supervisors.

• Active involvement in identifying, communicating, and solving problems and inefficiencies, as well as contributing to improvement opportunities.

• Assisting with and leading specific projects as instructed by supervisors.

• Writing and updating SOPs and forms in the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).

• Conducting daily stand-up meetings/shift briefings (SUM).

• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the department and assigned teams (including PPI activities and Gemba Walks).

Your Profile:

• Professional qualification in the pharmaceutical or food industry or a related field with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.

• Initial leadership experience.

• Knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry and familiarity with GMP regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, team members, and supervisors.

• Ability to work independently, even under stress and in a multicultural environment.

• Proficiency in German, both spoken and written; English skills are an advantage.

• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

• Problem-solving skills, as well as mathematical and technical understanding.

• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office); experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and TrackWise is a plus.

• High sense of responsibility, strong assertiveness, and reliability.

• Flexibility to work in shifts.
   

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