Production Process Leader Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Pharmaceutical
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Managing and leading a team of 12 operators and technicians to operate pharmaceutical packing lines. This involved practical problem solving, stakeholder management, people management and process improvement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Lots of new skills. Hard to list them all!
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is mainly self-managed and requires strict time-management skills.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Lots of opportunities and dependant on personal preference you can get involved in what you enjoy.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's not only one of the best employers in the North-West, it's becoming a global leader in pharmaceuticals and sustainability. The work is truly patient orientated and is great for those who enjoy making a difference in others lives by doing good things.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Understand what the company is about and why we do what we do.
Have an open-minded approach to innovation and the art of the possible.
Don't be afraid of change.
Have an open-minded approach to innovation and the art of the possible.
Don't be afraid of change.
