Production Team Leader

Location: North West / North Wales

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.