Night Shift Process Leader - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

AstraZeneca; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield is seeking an experienced Process Leader for the night shift to drive safe, compliant and efficient operation of a manufacturing process area. You will lead daily performance, develop the manufacturing team and ensure production plans meet quality, cost and schedule targets in a highly regulated environment.

You will coach teams, embed Lean, 5S and continuous improvement across the area, manage resources and holidays, monitor key metrics, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Line management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical understanding and application of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience working within a unionised environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing performance, development, attendance and team capability.
• The ability to maintain high standards while working in a fast-paced and changing operational environment.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• A consistent commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of your designated manufacturing process area.
• Manage and develop a manufacturing team, either directly or through Team Leaders.
• Set clear objectives and ensure colleagues understand how their work contributes to wider business and supply goals.
• Coach team members to improve performance, build capability and support career development.
• Manage team resources effectively, including skills coverage, holidays, absence and overtime.
• Ensure production plans are delivered on time and in full, while maintaining operational, quality, cost and asset standards.
• Monitor performance against key manufacturing measures and take action where results are outside expectations.
• Embed standard ways of working and ensure operating procedures, production records and visual controls remain accurate and current.
• Promote Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement across the process area.
• Lead the prompt identification, escalation and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Ensure deviations, audit actions, change controls and other compliance activities are managed and closed within agreed timelines.
• Review production and batch documentation to ensure it meets applicable cGMP requirements.
• Maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring hazards, incidents and risks are identified, reported and effectively controlled.
• Manage budgets and resources responsibly, promoting cost-conscious decision-making.
• Build effective relationships across Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, employee representatives and external service providers.

Skills

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety & quality mindset

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield is seeking an experienced Process Leader for the night shift to drive safe, compliant and efficient operation of a manufacturing process area. You will lead daily performance, develop the manufacturing team and ensure production plans meet quality, cost and schedule targets in a highly regulated environment.

You will coach teams, embed Lean, 5S and continuous improvement across the area, manage resources and holidays, monitor key metrics, and collaborate with