Associate Production Manager

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Production Manager for its Macclesfield site. You will work with Production Managers to gain proficiency in formulation, manufacturing, filling and packaging, while supporting deviation management and Manufacturing Excellence.

The role emphasizes SHE, cost, and asset adherence in a fast-paced environment. Based in Macclesfield, this day-role operates five days per week from the office, with a focus on developing supervisory skills and leadership in a highly

Qualifications

• Requires GMP manufacturing experience and a science/engineering degree or relevant practical work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day performance of defined processes to meet plan, standards, cost, assets, and SHE requirements.
• Support deviation management and the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence.
• Contribute to teams and lead others in projects or improvement activities.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Relevant practical work experience

Tools

Lean principles

Digital platforms

Job description

As an Associate Production Manager, you will work alongside existing Production Managers to gain proficiency in manufacturing processes such as formulation, manufacturing, filling, and packaging. You will also gain experience in supporting processes such as deviation management and implementation of Manufacturing Excellence. You will be responsible for driving the day-to-day performance of defined processes in terms of adherence to plan, operational standards, cost, asset, cGMP and safety (SHE).

• Experience of GMP manufacturing
• A Science/Engineering degree, or relevant practical work experience
• Passionate about developing coaching and leadership skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and problem solving
• Can demonstrate the ability to successfully contribute to teams and/or lead others in a matrix environment e.g. in projects, team meetings or improvement work.
• Able to demonstrate activities undertaken in order to develop self.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge and application of SHE principles.
• Experience of FDA / cGMP or other regulated quality system.
• Experience of working within a highly compliant or cGMP environment - Clean/sterile
• Experience within pharmaceutical operational or Chemistry/Micro based roles
• Proven leadership and people development experience
• Familiarity with digital platforms to improve performance
• Experience in implementing lean principles

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work five days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and develop your supervisory skills? Join us at AstraZeneca, where you can make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. With science at its heart, our work is about transforming breakthroughs in the lab into transformative medicines for the world's most complex diseases. We are currently looking for an Associate Production Manager to join our Operations team at our largest UK campus in Macclesfield. This is a day role, Monday to Friday, no shifts. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.