Nelsons

Production Assistant Team Leader Night Shift About us We believe nature holds the key to our emotional and physical wellness, providing gentle yet effective remedies. At Nelsons, we harness these powerful ingredients and infuse them with centuries worth of expertise to offer traditional treatments for a modern world. We re an award winning, family-owned business, whose passion for providing natural healthcare choices since 1860 continues to drive us today. Nelsons is one of the UK s leading and Europe s longest established manufacturer of natural healthcare products, having built up an impressive portfolio including the world-famous RESCUE Remedy, Spatone and Teetha We have boots on the ground in the UK, Europe, and the US as well as a distribution network of over 70 countries globally and we re not stopping there. Our phenomenal, international teams are collaborative, high achieving, and high energy. The Role Contract Details: Working Pattern 10pm to 6am-Monday-Friday 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary £15.25 ph plus 30% shift enhancement Initial training will be alongside the day shifts and paid at the standard rate The Role: You will be working as part of a small production team in the production of Spatone products. As acting team leader, you will assume responsibility for the management of the production team, ensuring the team continues to perform efficiently in the absence of the Team Leader and continue to always perform as a leader within the group. You will work according to all necessary Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hygiene and Health & Safety (H&S) requirements to ensure high quality products are produced in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements. You will accurately complete all required documentation as specified in the relevant SOP s and undertake routine preventative checks and cleaning of production equipment, utensils, and premises to ensure that the highest standards are maintained. You will also be responsible for delegating production and cleaning activities to team members. Key Responsibilities: Manage the production team, in the absence of team leader and delegate activities when and where required, and continue to support the Team Leader as a leader within the group at all other times Manage production team, to maintain production outputs, ensuring targets and quality standards are met, and all processes used are compliant, as per the SOP s Maintain, and enhance working relationships within the team and across departments. Be responsible for absence and sickness management within the team and ensure adequate staffing levels on the shift Report and work with the site administrator, quality department and production manager when quality or H&S incidents occur to make sure these are covered off in an acceptable and timely manner. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards Complete and review all documentation in a timely manner and ensure accuracy is maintained in line with batch right first-time targets (BRFT) Drive a strong Health and Safety culture within the team and ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. Work and help lead team in accordance with the relevant SOP and Batch Production documentation To undertake and assist all training requirements as required to maintain GMP compliance, H&S adherence, and production efficiency Work with and develop production operators to develop their knowledge and skills base of the equipment and processes, in order to develop a well-trained highly efficient team. To ensure that the production area, utensils, and equipment are maintained to the required standard of operation and cleanliness and to maintain a high standard of overall housekeeping To lead and assist production equipment line changeovers To collaborate with the other team members and Team Leaders to ensure and improve production efficiency and maintenance of quality standards To comply with all relevant personal hygiene SOP requirements To undertake any other reasonable task requested by company management. To complete any end user inputs into ERP system To attend monthly team briefings and 1-1 s We d love you to have English and Maths to GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) Ability to work accurately, to have a keen eye for detail Experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally to GMP standards Ability to recognise and work with good hygienic practices Demonstrate good leadership / people management skills Experience with regards to Quality and Health and Safety to support the team to deliver high levels required by the business Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Office) Ability to learn ERP end user function Current and valid driving license Bonus if you have Current and valid counterbalance forklift truck licence Water Industry Process Operator Certificate GMP Training Mechanical ability Experience in end user on an ERP system What s On Offer 25 days holiday per year, plus Bank hols PLUS Christmas shut down whoop! Free products and staff discounts to keep you healthy and happy Paid days off to volunteer for some awesome charities We also have regular socials, free products plus all your standard stuff such as pensions. We can tell you all about what is available to you when you start! We also have regular socials plus all your standard stuff such as pensions, eye test vouchers and season ticket loans. We can tell you all about what is available to you when you start! Nelsons is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you!

Nelsons is the UK's largest manufacturer of natural healthcare products, operating in the market place for over 150 years with a wide range of brands and products; inspiring generations to live healthier and happier lives. We are proud of our brands - RESCUE range, Bach Original Flower Remedies, Spatone, Nelsons Arnicare, Nelsons Teetha, Nelsons creams including Calendula - which are distributed worldwide to over 60 countries. Purpose Participation as an active and flexible Quality department team member to provide Quality Control services for the Endeavour Supply Chain Organisation and Spatone production operations. To provide training and support to all other analysts and to support the QC Manager in the daily Quality Control demands from production which include sampling and testing of raw material & finished product, support to the validation team, the provision of accurate, approved data to the Quality Assurance team for review and ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices within the laboratory. Responsibilities Ensure all training relevant to the position and required tasks are completed and kept up to date. Use assigned initials within cGMP environment. All documentation relating to Nelson's products are kept within Quality Management System (QMS) and adhere to Data Integrity (see POL-002). Understanding and adhering to cGMP environment requirements. Assist with the review and management of all QC Processes Ensure timely sampling and testing of all raw materials, packaging components and finished product according to specification. Assist with the daily management of all QC Processes including Q-Pulse training/Q-Pulse action adherence for the QC department. The management of Q-Pulse asset module ensuring equipment is qualified, validated and the scheduling of all calibration activities. Manage the review of QC SOP/WI in a timely manner. Assist with the ongoing training to all analysts in laboratory methods. Approve analysis worksheets performed by QC Analysts. Sample and test all incoming raw materials, bulk and finished products. Regular review and application of all applicable pharmacopeia methods and updates. Ensure that all Out of Specification (OOS) results are reported and investigated via the correct procedures Perform analysis, examination or investigations as required on behalf of the company. Supply written reports as necessary on request Assist the validation team with Method Transfer, Process & Equipment validation projects within the laboratory. Ensure all data is stored and entered in the correct file. Contribute to the investigation of customer complaints as required Ensure the laboratory is maintained in a clean and tidy condition, including the removal of laboratory waste Ensure all retained samples are kept and stored correctly. Liaise effectively with staff from other departments Involvement in other QMS responsibilities as required Develop objectives and personal development plans with direct reports. We would love you to have Education / Qualifications Degree level or above in a Science subject Supervisor experience in an analytical laboratory role Experience in analytical test method development and validation Experience in conducting Out of Specification (OOS) Investigations Ability to plan and prioritise work accordingly to production needs Hands on/Active team member assisting with coaching of peers Ability to use work instructions and specifications for testing of products and raw materials A good interpretation & practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Strong report writing skills A good level of wet bench chemistry skills Good Attention to detail Practical and organised approach Experience or knowledge of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatograph (GC) techniques Experience of working in a regulated laboratory environment. Bonus if you have Experience in the use of pharmacopeia's or knowledge of TLC techniques Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Experience of pharmaceutical production processes for tablets, liquids and creams Basic knowledge of microbiology Benefits Annual bonus 25 days holiday per year PLUS Christmas shut down - whoop! Free products and staff discounts to keep you healthy and happy Paid days off to volunteer for some awesome charities Cycle to work scheme We also have regular socials plus all your standard stuff such as pensions, eye test vouchers and season ticket loans. We can tell you all about what is available to you when you start!