Production Director

Fraser Dove International; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A pharmaceutical manufacturing partner in Toulouse is seeking a Production Director to lead all manufacturing activities. The role entails overseeing production performance, ensuring GMP compliance, and leading operational teams. Candidates must possess senior leadership experience within pharmaceuticals or biotech, a strong educational background in relevant disciplines, and familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. This challenging position offers a strategic role in shaping site operations and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior manufacturing leadership experience in pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and compliance requirements.
• Experience in leading multi-layered teams effectively.

Responsabilités

• Own end-to-end production operations and drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and EHS standards.
• Lead, develop, and coach production teams.

Connaissances

Senior manufacturing leadership experience

Strong background in GMP-regulated operations

Proven experience leading large teams

Demonstrated success in operational improvement

Formation

Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline

Outils

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Description du poste

Fraser Dove International are partnered with a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company in the Toulouse region on a production leadership position within a critical site.

Role summary

The Production Director leads all manufacturing activities at site level for a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation. This role owns production performance, GMP compliance, and people leadership, and is a key member of the site leadership team.

Key responsibilities

Manufacturing leadership

• Own end-to-end production operations across the site
• Deliver performance against safety, quality, cost, and service targets
• Lead capacity planning, scheduling, and resource optimisation
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Quality & compliance

• Ensure full compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards
• Act as senior escalation point for deviations, investigations, and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
• Lead and support regulatory inspections and audits, including ANSM and EMA

People leadership

• Lead, develop, and coach production managers and operational teams
• Build strong succession plans and organisational capability
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Strategic contribution

• Partner closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Technical functions
• Contribute to site strategy, capital investment, and long-term manufacturing plans
• Support tech transfers, scale-up, and new product introductions

Budget & performance

• Own the production budget and productivity targets
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions where required
• Ensure efficient use of labour, materials, and assets

Key requirements

Experience

• Senior manufacturing leadership experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong background working in GMP-regulated operations
• Proven experience leading large, multi-layered teams
• Demonstrated success delivering operational and cultural improvement

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

Technical skills

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Solid knowledge of European regulatory requirements
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies