Head of Production

at  Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

Job Introduction
Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more 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.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Deliver performance to target or better across the “balanced scorecard” of metrics covering People, Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Delivery and Cost (P,S,S, Q, D, C)
• Ensure compliance to all Health, Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements & routines
• Support Dechra’s Sustainability initiative’s, improving the site’s sustainability performance
• Quality Management System On Time Performance (QMS OTP); Improve the quality processes closing out of specification (OOS), deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CaPa) & change controls within the agreed time frames
• Ensure delivery of compliant products on time in full (OTIF) within budget
• Finance, achievement of budget spend, recoveries, unit operating profit, PPV, margin improvement and cost savings.
• Ensure asset management is delivered; Maintenance schedule adherence (CBM,PPM, OAC, reactive maintenance), spares parts availability, tracking MTTR and MTBF.
• Continuously improve “ways of working” as demonstrated by improved levels of attendance and engagement (as measured in the engagement and “pulse” surveys”)
  The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Proven record of in-depth expertise, experience and performance delivery in manufacturing, process, filling and packing operations within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, health and personal care, food, confectionery, beverage, or similar highly regulated production environments.
• Experience of working within a GMP environment
• An operational background with an understanding of production, engineering, facilities, technical and quality assurance, control & compliance departments.
• Ability to demonstrate commercial and business acumen
• Knowledge of process application, equipment and integrated business systems approaches
• Experience and knowledge of continuous improvement , Lean / Operational excellence
• Experience of leading multi-disciplined, cross functional teams through a change process
• Experience of FDA, MHRA and other regulatory pharmaceutical bodies
• Experience of Technical Transfer of Pharmaceutical products
• Experience of managing cross functional projects
• Good employee relations experience

Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.
About The Company
All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com
Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics.
We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group’s success.

Package & Benefits

• Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
• Opportunities for training and development
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week’s holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Health Care and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

• routinely applying One Dechra Production System (ODPS) methodology
• leading by example to ensure Dechra values and “ways of Working” are routinely applied
• “building a great place to work” through engagement, motivation, communication, recognition and valuing employees contribution
• Training and developing staff to build capability, competency, flexibility & ownership in the tea