Production Manager

Production Manager – Sterile Manufacturing We are seeking a highly motivated Production Manager to lead a dedicated sterile manufacturing operation within a global pharmaceutical environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage a high-performing production suite, deliver life-enhancing products to global markets, and drive excellence in compliance, quality, and operational performance. You’ll be responsible for leading a skilled team, ensuring that products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest regulatory and quality standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll shape a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. This is a pivotal role for an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing setting and enjoys developing people, processes, and performance. Key Responsibilities Safety & Compliance * Champion a proactive health and safety culture, ensuring adherence to all company, environmental, and statutory standards. * Conduct and review risk assessments, implementing effective controls and fostering a safety-first mindset throughout the production area. * Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with GMP, environmental, and regulatory requirements always. Quality Leadership * Embed a strong “right first time” and continuous improvement mindset across all production activities. * Ensure all manufacturing processes, documentation, and cleaning procedures meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. * Lead investigations, implement CAPAs, and drive root cause analysis in collaboration with Quality Assurance. * Always maintain a state of audit readiness through regular internal compliance reviews and effective follow-up actions. Operational Excellence * Manage day-to-day production operations within a sterile manufacturing suite, ensuring schedules, capacity, and quality standards are consistently met. * Lead your team to achieve on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield optimisation, waste reduction, and equipment performance. * Ensure robust adherence to SOPs, GMP, and validation protocols. * Track and report operational and compliance KPIs, using data to inform performance improvements. People Leadership * Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Supervisors and Operators across multiple shifts. * Build a motivated, cohesive, and high-performing team culture based on respect, collaboration, and accountability. * Identify and address training needs, ensuring all team members are fully competent and compliant in their roles. * Communicate effectively across teams to ensure alignment on production priorities and performance goals. About You Essential Criteria * Degree or higher-level qualification in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics OR a minimum of five years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging environment * Minimum three years’ experience in a management role, including managing shift-based teams * In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory, and validation requirements * Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams * Proven experience in EHS and contamination control * Demonstrated capability in maintaining GMP compliance and audit readiness * Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) * Proven success in driving production performance and delivering quality products to strict regulatory standards Desirable Criteria * Experience in oral dose, sterile injectables, or other pharmaceutical dosage formats * Formal training or certification in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence * For internal candidates: current Level 3 Manufacturing Supervisor