Operations Manager

RBW Consulting LLP; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a pharmaceutical production site in Woking. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in GMP-regulated environments and a strong engineering background. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead a high-performing team in a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a GMP-regulated setting.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations ensuring compliance.
• Direct line management of Production and Quality Control Managers.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in GMP-regulated environments

Team management

Engineering principles

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager – Location: Woking, Surrey. Employment Type: Full-time, Site-Based. Industry: GMP Pharmaceutical / Medical Device / Healthcare.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead operations at a Woking pharmaceutical production site. This is a fully site-based role, ideal for a strategic leader with a strong engineering understanding and proven management experience in a GMP-regulated environment - whether pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Direct line management of the Production Manager and Quality Control Manager.
• Indirect leadership of a wider cross-functional team of around 30 site-based staff across production, quality, and engineering.
• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and site performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align site goals with broader business objectives.
• Ensure robust engineering practices are embedded across the site.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a GMP-regulated setting.
• Background in pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and their application in a regulated production environment.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams, both directly and indirectly.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully site-based role.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic and growing organisation.
• A collaborative and quality-focused work environment.

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