Head of Production

Walker Cole International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Production to lead a large operational function in the pharmaceutical sector. This pivotal role involves overseeing manufacturing, engineering, and procurement operations while setting strategic goals and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in consumer healthcare or pharmaceutical manufacturing, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join this dynamic team and contribute to driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills required.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational functions including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement.
• Set annual site operational strategy and budget plan.
• Deliver operational excellence objectives and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership Skills

GMP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Operational Excellence

Cross-functional Team Management

Job description

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Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Walker Cole International

Walker Cole International has been retained to search for a Head of Production to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the Manchester area.

As the Head of Production, you will oversee and lead a large operational function, taking responsibility for the delivery of the operational strategy on site to achieve company objectives.

Your responsibilities as the Head of Production will be:

• Overall responsibility for all operational functions (Manufacturing, Engineering, HSE, Procurement, Planning, Warehouse)
• Setting annual site operational strategy and budget plan and owning delivery
• Delivering operational excellence objectives and supporting continuous improvement
• Managing and coaching business unit leads

The successful candidate for the Head of Production position will demonstrate the following:

• Extensive experience in consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical, or FMCG manufacturing industries
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
• GMP knowledge

Keywords: Head of Operations | Operations Lead | Operational Leadership | Operations Strategy | Operational Strategy | Operations Excellence | GMP | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing