Production Engineer (AM/PM Shifts)

Linthwaite, Hiddersfield

About the Company:

Thornton & Ross are one of the UK's fastest-growing, leading producers of household pharmaceutical products & own some of the country's most loved brands such as Covonia®, Hedrin®, Cetraben® as well as the leading disinfectant Zoflora®.  Many people in the UK will have a product from Thornton & Ross somewhere at home. We are also a trusted & reliable provider of prescription products, including emollients, bone health products & generics to the NHS with 100 years’ heritage behind us

We are part of the STADA group. STADA Arzneimittel AG is a German Stock Corporation with headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany. STADA focuses on a two-pillar strategy consisting of generics, including specialty pharmaceuticals & non-prescription consumer health products.  Worldwide, STADA Arzneimittel AG sells its products in approximately 120 countries

Like all success stories, our company history started with a great idea. In 1895, a group of pharmacists had a common objective: The standardised production of medicinal products to ensure an effective and reasonable provision of healthcare. This was the beginning of STADA’s impressive development. We are now a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. With a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies, we continue to be a reliable and trustworthy partner. We help people regain and protect a dignified and able life. As STADA, we fundamentally care for people’s health as a trusted partner.

If you are ready for new challenges where you can make a difference to people’s health, you have come to the right place. We are looking for people with a great attitude and passion, who care about making a difference in the world.

About the Role:

As a Production Engineer, you will provide essential technical support to our production operations. You will take ownership and responsibility for the availability and performance of our production equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Key responbilities include but are not limited to:

• Operational Efficiency:  Perform setup, changeover, breakdown repair, and running adjustments to maximize operating time.

• Effective Maintenance: Maintain equipment to ensure maximum production time and optimal 'as new' running condition.

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Lead initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and output.
  • Develop and implement new procedures and improvements.

• Breakdown Management:
  • Respond rapidly to breakdowns and communicate downtime duration.
  • Collaborate with team members and external resources to resolve issues.

• New Equipment and Product Introduction:
  • Support the selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Ensure successful introduction of new products and components.

• Quality and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines and maintain departmental documentation in line with MHRA and BSI requirements.

About You:

At STADA we talk about diversity as Uniqueness. Everyone is unique and we recognise our differences as a strength. Our values Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Agility and One STADA ensure our uniqueness thrives, enabling us to care for people’s health as a trusted partner. Empower your Uniqueness, bring your whole self to STADA. If you’re keen to add value and see results, thrive in a busy fast paced environment and have the can-do spirit that’s spearheading our success, bring those qualities, with the following:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a production environment.
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines and compliance requirements

What’s in it for you?

Rewarding our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:

• Competitive base salary
• Shift Allowance (17%)
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave.
• Generous Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme

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