EPM are currently partnered with a fast-growing international Biopharmaceutical company that is expanding rapidly in the German market. We are supporting with a Greenfield Project for Vaccine production the company is on the search for results driven, dedicated candidates as Shift Leads for their Upstream Processing (USP) teams in North Rhein-Westphalia and be part of the site leadership team.

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES - Upstream Process Shift Lead

*Responsible for the operator assigned to the shift on an ongoing basis and shift personnel in Maintenance, TS, IPC etc. while they are on shift outside day hours.
*Supervision on a day to day basis, training and communications, assignment and prioritization of work, delivery of objectives, performance management including development of direct reports, resolution and escalation of grievances and disciplinary issues
*Responsible for emergency procedures, safety systems, safety performance, communication and behaviours on the shift.
*Write, review, revise and approve of area SOPs, Batch Records, Logbooks, Training Competencies and Work Instructions
*Seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement through the use of Lean/Six Sigma tools as part of daily operations (Standard Work, TPM, 5S, Method 1, 2 etc.)

REQUIREMENTS - Upstream Process Shift Lead
*5+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharma industry in a direct manufacturing support role
*Extensive experience in leading teams, supporting the continued development of employees, motivating and engaging them to achieve their potential
*Good understanding of biopharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:
*Excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills
*Strong written and oral communication skills
*Profound knowledge of Upstream Processing (USP) and process related analytics
*Broad expertise in molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry
*Fluent German language skills is advantageous