We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.
We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.
With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the , we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.
Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.
Our specialist manufacturing team are looking to recruit an experienced supervisor to join the team
The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the execution of manufacturing steps according to defined procedures and protocols in line with cGMP work practices and quality standards. This role is dedicated to the supervision of production, production resources and will review, organise and where necessary develop systems / processes in order to achieve :
- Effective supervisory control of all production activities
- Effective management of a small team of manufacturing staff
- Effective planning and co-ordination of activities within manufacturing
Effective planning and co-ordination with support functions
Requirements
On a day to day basis plan, co-ordinate production plans in order to deliver product to appropriate time, quality and costsTo make sure that all production steps defined by SOPs, production records and protocols are being executed in compliance with cGMP standardsEnsuring manufacturing rooms are prepared ready for activities, pick lists submitted in time to ensure raw materials available. PPRs and labels available in room prior to activities commencingWorking in cleanrooms / supervising activitiesAccountable for the safety of your team and visitors to your work areaTo follow up on ALL safety events raised, to investigate root cause and assign actionsEnsure all safety actions are being tracked and actionedEnsuring that all paperwork has been completed for room activities prior to staff leaving roomTo oversee that best cGMP work practices and techniques to produce product within specification are being applied, ensuring that when in operation equipment, facilities and materials used in the area of responsibility comply with defined standardsEnsure that all production staff are appropriately trained and competent in the procedures they are conducting and are in compliance with best cGMP working practices at all timesEnsure PPRs are kept up to date to reflect expected manufacturing techniques to remove any ambiguity in instructionsResponsibility for cellbank activitiesResponsibility for FBS qualification activitiesResponsibility for virus seedbank manufactureResponsibility to motivate staff to help when there are additional pressuresPromptly reporting any issues requiring engineering interventionExecute the delivery of a training plan to build on the build on the skills of current production personnel and allow rapid contribution from new personnelBe responsible for the development, collating and reporting of key quality and business metrics and use such metrics to drive a culture of continuous improvementIdentifying opportunities for improvements within functional areaEnsure that any deviations, change controls or CAPAs related to materials, facilities, processes or procedures are escalated and addressed within agreed timelinesLiaise with all manufacturing staff, ensuring that all direct and indirect production areas are clean, tidy and well organised and in a state of continuous inspection readinessConduct all activities in the most careful and safe manner and in full compliance with HSE requirementsActively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team settingActively participate in improvement activitesLead improvement activitiesProactively manage absence across team including Return to WorkCompletion of Goals and Objectives, 121s, mid year reviews and end of year reviews for staff, within expected timelinesTo undertake any other duties as requested by line manager in accordance with company requirementsExperience
Educated to degree level in relevant qualification, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 3 years relevant production experience at senior levelProven track record of supervising a team of 4 or moreExperience in vaccine production / commercialAnimal cell culture experienceCell bank experienceRequired Skills
Flexibility, as there may be a variance in daily schedules from time to time (shift / weekend)Good understanding and working knowledge of the Pharma industryMaintenance of a professional attitudeConfidence in dealing with difficult staffEncouraging and developing staffAbility to recognise staff behaviours, rewarding good behaviours and swiftly dealing with any issuesAbility to develop a team cultureBenefits
Stock OptionsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGym membership OR fitness allowanceLinkedIn LearningMany others included