14201304 - Manufacturing Team Leader

About this role

Typical Accountabilities: • Provides clear leadership, direction and development to operating teams, whilst defining and implementing improvements to a number of packaging processes • Establishes the optimum working time to efficiently meet demand – measuring labour effectiveness • Coaches for Continuous Improvement and development so that individuals can achieve their potential • Acts as plant representative on departmental projects/improvement activities • Actively contributes as a member of the Manufacturing Management Team – delivering today’s control key performance indicators plus making the improvements to manufacturing for the future (0-2 years) • Applies Lean tools, e.g. Pareto, Process Mapping, ‘Waste’ elimination, Standardisation, etc in order to enhance effectiveness of delivery in own area • Undertakes day-to-day management activity, including running daily and weekly Plan-Do-Check-Act meetings – ensuring 100% of benefits achieved • Ensures that adequate supervision, instruction and training is provided to ensure a safe system of work. Will discharge accountabilities as defined in letter of delegation Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports): • Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 20 • Manager of a team What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?): • Own country Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • Essential: Degree level or equivalent; Experience of working in a manufacturing environment (Safety, Health Environment, process technology and Good Manufacturing Practice etc); Strong communication and influencing skills • Desirable: Significant experience in similar environment at a management level Key Relationship to reach solutions: • Internal (to AZ or team): Site Leadership Team; Process Execution Team leadership; Functional Leaders; Corporate Functions; Brand Teams; Internal Customers • External (to AZ): AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportu

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