Supply Chain Director

On behalf of our Manufacturing Client in Co Tipperary, we are currently sourcing a Supply Chain Director to join their Team.

This role sits on the Senior Leadership Team and oversees the full Supply Chain function.

The role includes leading the Supply Chain operations across the site – Including: Warehouse Operations, Production and Supply Planning, Procurement, Materials and Inventory Management, EU IP Product Supply Planning & Processing, EU Management Oversight Process – set supply chain standards, delivery expectations, process and system design and ways of working as performance criteria for all personnel

Responsibilities:

•   Ensure compliance with the Quality System and ensure all supply chain deliverables are in compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• ·      Ensure successful HPRA and FDA inspections, by consistently delivering a high level of quality compliance in addition to maintaining the supply chain areas, systems and processes in an ‘audit readiness’ status. Participate in both internal and external audits of the facility, processes and products.
• ·      Ensure suitable services are provided, operated and maintained in line with site operational and product requirements,
• Ensure delivery of supply chain, warehouse and EU management mandate to develop and maintain efficient and compliant process design and operations models. Measure and analyse process performance and lead continuous improvement program to deliver highest levels of supply chain performance as demonstrated through benchmark supply chain performance data
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures in areas of responsibility – Warehouse and associated facilities, supply chain office areas. All operational areas to implement EHS site standards in support of safety, environment and occupational health goals and to ensure continued certification to ISO14001, 45001, 50001
• ·      Promote a culture of continuous improvement and open communication. Lead implementation of daily/weekly +QDCP cascade model for functional delivery management and reporting. Optimise all resources available, through continuous improvement of process, methods, machinery, materials, workplace layout / 6S.
• ·      Partner with US and India teams to ensure continuous supply of designated EU responsible products from manufacturing network to market distribution centres. Lead the EU product ownership governance process for demand and supply planning and delivery, new product program and associated infrastructure EU investment oversight and overall EU periodic governance process.
• ·      Partner with the PD team to ensure smooth, effective and efficient technical transfer of all new processes and products to the site. Manage materials sourcing and availability in support of PD product development and transfer activities.
• ·      Ensure full SOX compliance on all supply chain related procurement and payment systems and transactions.
•       Ensure all supply chain function activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for delivery, cGMP, quality management, health and safety, legal regulations & codes of practice, environmental policies and general duty of care.
•   Maintain and develop training plans for all personnel in Supply Chain to deliver maximum cross training flexibility.
•    Seek, promote and facilitate development opportunities for the team to enhance their technical skills, project skills and leadership skills enabling them to progress within the organisation.
•   Lead supply chain engagement process to ensure continuous communication flow to and from all personnel, through communications meetings, scheduled team meetings and 1:1 meetings.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will hold a similar role within the Healthcare / Pharma Industry
• Have at least 8 years Supply chain experience
• Hold a Supply Chain qualification or similar would be a distinct advantage

If you have the above skills & experience please contact catriona.duggan@cpl.ie or Tele: 087 2419644

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