Product Inspection & Packaging Manager

We’re currently partnering with a well-established pharmaceutical business seeking an ILP (Inspection, Labelling & Packaging) Manager to lead their inspection, labelling, and packaging operations. This is a key role within the production team, offering real ownership across both people and process.

It’s an excellent opportunity for a Team Leader within a sterile manufacturing environment who is looking for a new challenge and ready to take the next step in their career.

The Production Technician role involves working in a regulated, sterile environment, following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will be required to work in Grade A, B and C cleanrooms while wearing full PPE to maintain sterile conditions.

As part of the production team, you will contribute to the manufacture of specialist allergy treatments that improve patient lives worldwide.

As an Product Inspection & Packaging Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing inspection, labelling and packaging (including sterile products)
• Leading a team of Packaging Technicians
• Ensuring full GMP, MHRA and HS&E compliance
• Managing audits, CAPAs, change controls and non-conformances
• Planning schedules and coordinating production output
• Driving continuous improvement and lean practices
• Working closely with wider teams across production, quality and supply chain

Requirements:

• Experience within a sterile manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GMP and packaging/inspection operations
• Experience leading or supervising teams
• Comfortable managing quality systems (CAPA, deviations, audits etc.)
• Someone who’s organised, detail-focused and leads from the front

You don’t need to tick every single box, but you’ll need solid industry experience and confidence managing both people and process.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension, income protection & life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Free onsite parking
• Monday–Friday working
• Paid overtime during busy periods
• Wellbeing support, remote GP, and employee discounts

This is a full time permanent position based in Worthing, working Monday to Friday 6:45am to 3pm, on an annual salary of £45,000.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.