Head of Production

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

How you’ll spend your day

Job Purpose - Manufacture products that meet all quality requirements, on time and in a safe and cost effective manner.

Production Management

• Manage all production activities so that the site meets customer needs and objectives (quality, cost, service and EHS). 
• Translate site’s plan to detailed production schedule in close cooperation with Site SC. 
• Ensure workflow optimization and implement processes for manufacturing of new products. 
• Understand changes in business needs and align production accordingly.
•  Ensure acceptable quality of all manufactured products and maintain environmental regulations and standards
•  Continuous Improvement Lead a culture of operational excellence using OPEX principles and tools.
• Continuously look for new, innovative ways to increase productivity and efficiency and decrease cost.
• Develop processes to meet changing business needs that are sustaining and adaptable.
• Build Production Capabilities Translate the site’s strategic plan to Production long term plan (facilities, processes, systems, capacity plan). 
• Recommend technology and equipment to be used for specific operations. Design and modify practices and procedures when necessary.
• Management of about 200 employees and managers
• Build People Capabilities
• We at Teva believe in equal employment opportunity, needed adjustments and adaptions to the work environment will be considered  

Your experience and qualifications

• Industrial / Mechanical / Chemistry ENG - B.Sc. – Must
• At least 10 years of managerial experience in a similar position in the industry - Must
• High engineering abilities and analytical thinking/Problem solving capabilities and leading cross-organizational improvement processes
• Management experience of 100 employees and above
• Experience as a production manager in the pharmaceutical industry 
• High English communication skills - Must.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

Alongside the fulfilling work, the inclusive culture and great rewards, our employees are entitled to a holistic benefits package, which is aimed to provide services required to their, and their families`, physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
 In Teva, we understand that alongside your career and professional life, every employee has additional life circles, which include various private and family needs.
This is important to us, and has encouraged us to create one of the most unique and comprehensive benefits package that are offered in the Israeli market. Our benefits package is meant to support you and your family throughout the course of your life and career 
 

Reports To

Site General Manager, Kfar Saba

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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.