Salary: £43,000 - £47,000
Duration: 18 month FTC
Overview
An established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation is seeking a Production Team Leader to support manufacturing operations within a regulated GMP environment. This position is responsible for leading a production team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing activities while driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with departments including Engineering, Quality, and EHS to ensure production targets, quality standards, and site objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and support a manufacturing team to achieve operational targets and maintain high performance standards.
* Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and development activities.
* Identify training needs and ensure all team members are appropriately trained for assigned activities.
* Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
* Support effective communication across departments to resolve operational issues and improve processes.
Production Operations
* Ensure manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with production schedules.
* Monitor production performance and support delivery against KPIs including Right First Time (RFT).
* Ensure production documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with GMP requirements.
* Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
* Work closely with Engineering and support functions to coordinate maintenance, calibration, and validation activities.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with GMP and site quality standards.
* Support inspection readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Maintain accurate documentation including SOPs, batch records, and training records.
* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety procedures.
* Participate in audits, self-inspections, and quality improvement activities.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Experience working within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
* Previous leadership or supervisory experience within manufacturing or operations.
* Strong understanding of GMP documentation and compliance standards.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Desirable
* Experience within aseptic or sterile manufacturing environments.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
* Familiarity with electronic systems and manufacturing planning tools.
* Scientific or engineering qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership and people management capability.
* Proactive and adaptable approach to changing business needs.
* Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
* Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving abilities.
* Team-oriented with a collaborative working style
Salary description
£43000.00 - £47000.00 per year