Production Operative - Monaghan

Job Overview

The successful candidate will join our established team involved in manufacturing veterinary products whilst complying with all aspects of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety procedures. The position includes carrying out all relevant activities to Good Manufacturing Practice, using appropriate techniques and equipment and following departmental written procedures in addition to the completion of necessary documentation. As the role will incorporate a range of duties within a manufacturing area, the successful candidate will require a high level of flexibility and be able to work on their own initiative.

Main Activities/Tasks

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  Manufacturing high quality products using approved processes within a manufacturing controlled environment.
• Understand and follow the company’s Health & Safety policies.
• Comply with all aspects of the Quality System, adhering to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice ensuring products are manufactured within the defined parameters of the Quality Management System.
• Operation of all processing equipment in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures
• Maximise output and efficiency while looking for opportunities to drive improvements.
• Provide timely, detailed and accurate reports on the status of operations, alerting the supervisor of any issues which may impact on finished product quantities and availabilities.
• Check and carry out calculations in relation to quantity of active and other materials.
• Ensure products are produced according to the appropriate Production Control Record in order to obtain the required quality.
• Understand requirements for operating in and cleaning – ensuring cleaning of equipment and facilities are carried out and recorded in accordance with the relevant procedures.
• Completion of all documentation associated with the manufacture of a product in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (Production control records, log books, procedure proformas)
• Work towards the company mission, strategy and culture.
• Ensuring work areas are audit ready at all times.
• Communication of production issues to management.
• Personnel must be an effective and co-operative part of the team.
• Personnel must be conscious of and work towards achieving the set targets

About The Role

Job Overview

The successful candidate will join our established team involved in manufacturing veterinary products whilst complying with all aspects of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety procedures. The position includes carrying out all relevant activities to Good Manufacturing Practice, using appropriate techniques and equipment and following departmental written procedures in addition to the completion of necessary documentation. As the role will incorporate a range of duties within a manufacturing area, the successful candidate will require a high level of flexibility and be able to work on their own initiative.

Main Activities/Tasks

• 
  Manufacturing high quality products using approved processes within a manufacturing controlled environment.
• Understand and follow the company’s Health & Safety policies.
• Comply with all aspects of the Quality System, adhering to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice ensuring products are manufactured within the defined parameters of the Quality Management System.
• Operation of all processing equipment in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures
• Maximise output and efficiency while looking for opportunities to drive improvements.
• Provide timely, detailed and accurate reports on the status of operations, alerting the supervisor of any issues which may impact on finished product quantities and availabilities.
• Check and carry out calculations in relation to quantity of active and other materials.
• Ensure products are produced according to the appropriate Production Control Record in order to obtain the required quality.
• Understand requirements for operating in and cleaning – ensuring cleaning of equipment and facilities are carried out and recorded in accordance with the relevant procedures.
• Completion of all documentation associated with the manufacture of a product in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (Production control records, log books, procedure proformas)
• Work towards the company mission, strategy and culture.
• Ensuring work areas are audit ready at all times.
• Communication of production issues to management.
• Personnel must be an effective and co-operative part of the team.
• Personnel must be conscious of and work towards achieving the set targets

Required Criteria

• • 6 months manufacturing experience using regulated work instructions for quality purposes.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident with the ability to use own initiative and manage own workload.
  • Ability to communicate within a team and cross functionally
  • Experience of completing paperwork to a high standard.
  • Knowledge and understanding of basic level English and Math Skills. This will be tested internally via Assessment
  • Flexibility to work shift patterns

Desired Criteria

• • Experience of working in pharmaceutical or food industry
  • Previous experience of working in a GMP environment
    

Skills Needed

About The Company

Founded in 1969 by the late Lord Ballyedmond in Newry, Norbrook is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of veterinary pharmaceuticals. The company develops, produces, and exports a broad portfolio of products for both large and companion animals—antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antiparasitics, intramammaries and more—with over 300 product registrations.

Norbrook operates multiple world-class manufacturing sites in Northern Ireland (including Newry and Monaghan) and Kenya, and supports its markets through regional sales, technical and regulatory teams. It exports to more than 100 countries and is known for its regulatory compliance (including FDA, EMA & VMD approvals) and ongoing investment in R&D.

For candidates seeking a role in animal health, Norbrook offers a blend of scientific excellence, global impact, and long-term career growth.

Company Culture

At Norbrook, the culture is grounded in scientific excellence, ownership, and community commitment. The company values innovation, continuous improvement, and precision, ensuring its people stay ahead with training and professional development.

Employees often speak of a strong sense of purpose—knowing their work improves animal health globally—and a collaborative environment where quality and compliance matter deeply.

Being family-owned, there remains a close connection between leadership and staff, with transparency, respect, and accountability. Norbrook also places importance on giving back locally—through charity efforts, community engagement, and environmental awareness—making it an employer where work is meaningful not just in product, but in impact.

Company Benefits

Norbrook offers a compelling benefits package designed to support and reward its staff. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, with clearly defined career progression paths.

The company invests heavily in ongoing training, upskilling, and R&D roles, ensuring that technical and scientific employees are supported to grow.

Norbrook also offers strong compliance with regulatory standards, enabling staff to work in environments validated by FDA, EMA, VMD etc. Other benefits include pension provision, health and safety protections, and participation in local community and charitable activities.

With a stable global business, Norbrook provides opportunities for international exposure, cross-region collaboration, and the satisfaction of contributing to animal health worldwide.

Salary

€17.86 - €20.71 per hour