Operations Coordinator (Fri – Sun Night Shift)

Earnmodes; Macclesfield; Híbrido; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

AstraZeneca Macclesfield is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to oversee day-to-day production, ensuring safety, quality and GMP compliance in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

You will coordinate short-term production activities, work with Process Leaders, Quality Assurance and support teams to keep production on track, coach colleagues, drive continuous improvement and support lean initiatives across the PET & manufacturing site.

Qualificações

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in aseptic or clean-area production.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to make effective decisions and support teams in delivering challenging production schedules.
• Good operational knowledge of manufacturing procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in an aseptic processing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate short-term production and resource planning, working collaboratively with PET Circle Leaders and operating teams.
• Support the delivery of production schedules while maintaining SHE and GMP standards.
• Carry out production readiness checks to ensure resources and documentation are in place.
• Help maintain an inspection-ready manufacturing environment.
• Use production knowledge to resolve operational issues with QA and support teams.
• Complete and approve GMP and batch documentation to support batch release.
• Raise and investigate Quality Notifications and follow procedures.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and delivery.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
• Coach and support operating teams through on-the-job training.
• Provide feedback to Process Leaders and colleagues.
• Work flexibly across the PET to support resourcing and production delivery.
• Support asset care and maintenance activities, including Safe Systems of Work and SAP notifications.

Conhecimentos

pharmaceutical manufacturing

aseptic production

communication skills

decision making

manufacturing procedures

aseptic processing environment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

UK – Macclesfield

time type
Full time

posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago

time left to apply
End Date: October 24, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id
R-261557
Operational Coordinator (Fri – Sun Night Shift)

Location: Macclesfield
Function: Operations Manufacturing

Introduction to role

Are you experienced in pharmaceutical manufacturing and looking for an opportunity to take greater ownership of day-to-day production?

As an Operations Coordinator, you’ll help coordinate short-term production activities, ensuring we meet customer demand safely, efficiently and in line with GMP requirements. You’ll work closely with operating teams, Process Leaders, Quality Assurance and other support functions to keep production on track and help resolve issues as they arise.

You’ll also have the opportunity to coach colleagues, contribute to continuous improvement and help create an environment where people can perform at their best.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate short-term production and resource planning, working collaboratively with PET Circle Leaders and operating teams.
• Support the delivery of production schedules while maintaining SHE and GMP standards.
• Carry out production readiness checks to make sure the right resources, components and documentation are in place.
• Help maintain an inspection‑ready manufacturing environment.
• Use your production knowledge to resolve operational issues, working closely with Quality Assurance and other support teams.
• Complete and approve relevant GMP and batch documentation to support batch release.
• Raise and investigate Quality Notifications and follow appropriate procedures where required.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and delivery.
• Use Lean Manufacturing approaches and tools, including root cause analysis and waste walks, to support continuous improvement.
• Coach and support operating teams through on‑the‑job guidance and training.
• Provide clear feedback and communication to Process Leaders and colleagues.
• Work flexibly across the PET to support effective resourcing and production delivery.
• Support specific asset care and maintenance activities, including Safe Systems of Work and relevant SAP notifications.

Essential skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in aseptic or clean‑area production.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to make effective decisions and support teams in delivering challenging production schedules.
• Good operational knowledge of manufacturing procedures and compliance requirements.
• The ability to work within an aseptic processing environment.

Desirable skills and experience

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Experience leading or supervising production teams.
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work procedures.
• First Aid experience.
• Experience applying Lean tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant AstraZeneca IT systems.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to play an important part in the day-to-day delivery of manufacturing operations at Macclesfield. You’ll combine hands‑on operational knowledge with coordination, problem‑solving and coaching, while working collaboratively across Production, Quality and Engineering.

You’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge existing ways of working and help identify improvements that support safe, compliant and reliable production.

Ready to make an impact?

If you have pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and enjoy bringing people together to solve problems and deliver results, we’d like to hear from you.

Date Posted

09-Oct-2026

Closing Date

23-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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