Head of Manufacturing

Discover International; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Discover International is seeking a Head of Manufacturing in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, to lead site operations for a growing pharmaceutical company. This leadership position entails managing a team of approximately 100 employees and ensuring manufacturing performance meets quality and compliance targets. Candidates should have strong leadership experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and a solid understanding of GMP. Please send your CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, managing large teams.
• Solid understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements, with audit exposure.
• Proven ability to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the manufacturing organisation, building a high-performing team.
• Take full ownership of manufacturing operations, ensuring delivery against targets.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency and performance.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

GMP knowledge

Operational performance

Communication skills

Formation

Degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Description du poste

Our client, a growing pharmaceutical organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Manufacturing to lead site operations and manage a team of approximately 100 employees.

This is a key leadership position with full responsibility for manufacturing performance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products in line with GMP standards, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing organisation, building a high-performing team across production and support functions
• Take full ownership of manufacturing operations, ensuring delivery against production, quality, and compliance targets
• Ensure ongoing GMP compliance and maintain a high level of audit readiness
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost performance
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and MS&T
• Oversee deviation management, investigations, and CAPA implementation
• Define and execute manufacturing strategy, including capacity planning and resource optimisation
• Manage departmental budgets and support long-term site growth initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, managing large teams
• Solid understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements, with audit exposure
• Proven ability to drive operational performance and continuous improvement
• Experience in scaling or optimising manufacturing operations is advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field

If this opportunity seems interesting, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail].