Production Team Lead Hovione Tejo

Join a Market Leader

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

You will be responsible to:

• Oversee and supervise all production activities to ensure efficient, safe, and right‑first‑time operations aligned with cGMP, HSE, and business requirements;
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture by identifying risks, implementing mitigation actions, and ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards;
• Drive continuous improvement by proposing and implementing optimizations in processes, equipment, procedures, and team performance;
• Lead and develop the production team through coaching, training, workload allocation, performance feedback, and support for career and talent development;
• Ensure operational excellence by coordinating production schedules, managing equipment readiness, supervising sampling processes, and responding effectively to deviations or equipment downtime;
• Oversee accurate completion, maintenance, and revision of production documentation, including production records, protocols, indicators, and system entries (e.g., SAP, LIMS, SchedulePro);
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant facility while ensuring proper use of PPE, equipment calibration, and resolution of nonconformities;
• Support audits, investigations, and hazard assessments, and foster open communication by proactively reporting issues and proposing solutions;
• Facilitate regular team communication through meetings and briefings, maintaining alignment with KPIs, objectives, and organizational policies;
• Perform any additional duties required for safe, compliant, and effective production operations, ensuring adherence to all GMP, HSE, and corporate procedures.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Full secondary education (mandatory), supported by a science or engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Mandatory experience in manufacturing/production environments, with formal knowledge of process systems used in fine chemicals or pharmaceutical operations.
• Significant experience specifically in fine chemicals or pharmaceutical production, with Senior Production Operator training considered highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of ChemOps and PharmOps unit operations, combined with very strong knowledge of GMP regulations.
• Proven ability to coordinate others in operational environments and perform tasks defined in the technical competences matrix.
• Basic numerical capability and strong written and verbal communication skills; English proficiency highly desirable.
• Computer literate and knowledgeable of area management practices, including 5S, management indicators, waste management rules, safety standards, and continuous improvement systems.
• Possesses the required knowledge, experience, and skills to perform tasks in line with established procedures and operational requirements.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

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Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral.