Production Team Leader

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:
Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

About the Role

To lead, engage and manage the manufacturing area team in the safe, high quality, productive and efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products

Main Duties
- Proactively manage the manufacturing area team in the efficient execution of the Manufacturing Schedule and department plans.
- Proactively Identify and escalate issues and constraints and implement optimal solutions.
- Manage improvement projects to meet agreed objectives and outcomes.
- Manage resources efficiently and cost effectively to meet manufacturing plans and targets
- Efficiently liaise with internal stakeholders like Maintenance, engineering, and quality to maximise throughput.
- Develop and maintain a competent, motivated, and engaged team through effective communications, management, recruitment, training and development.
- Ensure all compliance records (incidents, investigations, CAPAs, change controls etc.) are completed on time and in an effective manner
- Lead cGMP compliance by following company policies and procedures.
- Complete GMP documentation to cGMP standards
- Report any deviations in processing or procedures in line with SOP requirements.
- Proactively drive Operational Excellence through the manufacturing area team by supporting OE processes and team involvement
- Participate in OE workshops and training
- Lead the implementation of CI opportunities throughout Production.
- Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace by complying and promoting provided instructions and processes, taking reasonable care to ensure your own safety and health and that of others, and to report any injury, hazard or illness immediately.
- Ensure direct reports are equipped with the information, instruction, training, supervision, and equipment that they need to work safely and that they abide by all relevant health and safety procedures. Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviours.
- Demonstrate effective people management, including comprehensive performance planning, review, and absence management.
- Other duties as requested by management

About you
- At least 5 years previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Previous GMP experience
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing

Employee Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Recognition programs
- State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options
- Benefits for health and financial wellness
- Annual leave loading, as well as paid bereavement leave
- Additional paid parental leave
- Retirement savings plans
- Competitive compensation programs
- Free fruit, tea, coffee and milo
- Various lunchroom and washroom facilities around the site
- Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
- Paid volunteer leave

Culture
- Viatris has been named in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2022 list. We have now received this recognition in each of our first two years - and for 2022, we are ranked in the top 10% of the 800 global employers who made the ranking.
- Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us.
- Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day.
- Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.