Join Our Team at Bimeda!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in animal health? We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Production Leader to join our production team. This is a step up from the technician role, offering more responsibility and an opportunity to increase your earning potential. As a Production Leader, you will oversee the production processes, guide a team of technicians and ensure that all operations meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Position Overview

As the Production Leader, you will report directly to the Production Manager or Supervisor. You will take on more advanced responsibilities including supervising day-to-day production operations, leading a team of technicians, troubleshooting complex machinery issues and maintaining high standards of production efficiency and quality. This role requires leadership skills, the ability to make critical decisions, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Shift Availability:

3rd Shift: 9:00PM - 1:30AM

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Supervise: Oversee and guide the production team, ensuring all processes run smoothly and according to plan.
• Machine Operations: Troubleshoot, operate and set up complex filling and packaging machinery to optimize production and minimize downtime.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure products meet stringent quality standards and cGMP regulations. Conduct routine inspections, address any issues immediately and ensure compliance with FDA and inventory policies.
• Production Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation for production processes, including batch records and equipment logs, to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Team Training & Development: Provide training and mentoring to new technicians, ensuring team members understand and follow established procedures. Promote skill development and cross-training within the team.
• Safety & Maintenance: Uphold safety standards in the workplace, ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols. Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained, and ready for production as required.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with leadership to identify areas for process optimization and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and product quality.

What We’re Looking For
Required Skills:

• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve equipment issues quickly and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent documentation skills, ensuring all records are accurate, clear and comply with industry standards.
• Physical Ability: Comfortable lifting 20-40 pounds frequently and maintaining a fast-paced work ethic.
• High School Diploma or GED: A minimum education requirement, with a willingness to develop skills further.
• Teamwork & Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, share knowledge and communicate production needs and challenges clearly.

Desirable Skills:

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or food production environment, particularly with FDA-compliant facilities.
• Forklift Certification: A plus, but not required.
• Technical Expertise: Mechanical training or experience, especially in packaging machinery or continuous improvement processes.
• Leadership Potential: Drive to contribute positively to the team and take on a leadership role with a proactive attitude.

If you’re ready to step into a more advanced role and have a passion for driving production success in the animal health industry, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Join us in making a difference—one batch at a time!

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

About Bimeda:

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees eight state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s eleven manufacturing facilities across eight countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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