Granulation First Line Leader

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Job Purpose:

• To provide support in the manufacturing and packaging processes
• Provide motivational and effective supervisory direction for department team members
• Develop own levels of knowledge and FLL Leadership skills
• Ensuring that all-manufacturing / packaging  equipment is operating correctly in order to achieve optimum efficiency
• Ensure that highest quality and safety standards are maintained at all times within the area. Lead/Coach manufacturing / packaging personnel and help build a good working Team Environment
• Optimize raw material / component usage
• Be responsible for informing the Maintenance/Automation, IT and Technical depts. of any issues that may be impacting production within the area
• Contribute to programs of continuous improvement in relation to all aspects of the manufacturing & packaging processes within the area

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Adherence to all EHS/Quality standards ‘Lead by Example’
• Conduct formal / informal EHS audits / checks on a daily / weekly basis
• Generate Accident Reports & participate in Accident / Incident investigation
• Manage the area during any unforeseen situations
• Responsible for enforcing and confirming procedures are in place and effective for controlled substances
• Fire Alarms/Accidents / Incidents/Chemical Spillage’s etc.
• Participate in Health & Safety improvement programmes
• Ensure Adherence to GMP guidelines
• Conduct daily review of documentation associated with Manufacturing & Packaging
• Ensure Adherence to validation protocols
• Maintain computerized records associated with the Dept.
• Ensure all on line documents are being completed in a timely manner & review complete same
• Direct Supervision and control of all operations
• Monitor Time keeping/Breaks/holiday cover/Performance, initiate corrective action with the operator & communicate to the Prod Manager.
• Monitor attendance & review with Production Manager on a routine basis
• Responsible for performance management on shift supported with 2 hourly Gemba's and rapid response issues
• Responsible for effective shift handovers ensuring clear updates on last 24 hrs and direction on what's happening in their shift
• Responsible for ensuring training and competency on their shift is being effectively managed
• Responsible for employee engagement and feedback on performance providing recognition and constructive feedback as required
• Communicate with the Production Manager & Maintenance Supervisor on plant status issues/operator issues
• Lead and promote active participation with DE's/ Continuous improvement projects / GPS /5S, Process confirmations, etc.

Required Knowledge / Education / Experience:

• Leaving certificate
• Proven Computer literacy skills/Experience of working in a team environment
• Acquired knowledge of operation of line equipment
• Pharmaceutical knowledge
• Needs to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Needs to be able to deliver effective communication
• Effective communication skills are essential to this role within the core team which consists of Managers//Facilitators/Technician/Operators and with other supports within the Manufacturing Value Streams.
• There is an expectation that any interaction /communication with fellow Employees, Contractors or Visitors will be conducted in a respectful and courteous manner, being open honest and consistent.

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Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.