GMP Production Lead for Pharma Ops & CI

Blackfield Associates; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates is recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while delivering production targets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The role involves leading a team of production leaders and technical specialists, handling deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audits, and technology transfers, with a strong emphasis on coaching and

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant experience leading GMP manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership of teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong GMP knowledge: deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and audit support.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP manufacturing operations with a focus on safety and quality.
• Manage production schedules, resources and performance.
• Own deviations, CAPAs, change controls and complaints.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Monitor KPIs: productivity, schedule adherence, quality, safety.
• Oversee OPEX, labour utilisation, waste reduction and costs.
• Support tech transfer, scale-up, new products, equipment projects.
• Develop and coach manufacturing teams, including recruitment.
• Collaborate with Engineering to maximise equipment reliability.
• Ensure audit readiness across manufacturing area.

Skills

GMP leadership

GMP compliance

Change controls

CAPAs

Audit support

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Life Sciences or Engineering degree

Job description

Blackfield Associates is recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while delivering production targets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The role involves leading a team of production leaders and technical specialists, handling deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audits, and technology transfers, with a strong emphasis on coaching and