Packaging Operations Manager

ICDS Recruitment

Waterford

Packaging Operations Manager - County Waterford. Job Purpose: To manage the day to day operations of the packaging department to ensure all internal / external customer requirements are met. Develop procedures for packaging associates ensuring customer and quality requirements are adhered to. Core Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all supply chain activities: a. Develop and execute the business plan for the packaging department. Maintain all costs within budget. b. Participate in new business development projects. c. Meet revenue goals each year. d. Provide excellent communication with all clients at all times. e. Manage all current and new customers' packaging related requirements. f. Ensure proper labour, material equipment, facilities, systems, etc. are available. g. Oversee departmental processes and coordinates inter-departmental activities. h. Creation of guidelines, internal procedures and batch documentation. Ensure Personnel working within the area are trained to conform to company, cGMP, SOPs, Specifications, and Regulatory requirements. Plan, direct and monitor projects against schedule within agreed costs and in accordance with company deadlines. Review or update packaging practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements. Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on delivery activities. Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow. Staff Development. Providing direction and guidance to the Supply Chain team. Managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring direct reports, to higher levels of management capability. Interested applicants should have: • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. • At least 6 years' experience in pharmaceutical industries, with at least 3 years' managerial experience. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. • Analytical decision making and problem solving skills. • Performance Management and People Development. • Ability to manage multiple conflicting demands and to prioritise accordingly. • Ability to define and manage own tasks and schedules. • Significant experience with desktop and software applications. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

1917 days ago