Pharma Production & Ops Leader | Continuous Improvement

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Manager at our Wrexham site to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant, and efficient production while fostering engagement and continuous improvement, ensuring uninterrupted supply of medicines.

The successful candidate will lead, develop, and engage teams, drive KPI performance, and manage budgets to align with business objectives in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience building and leading teams in a fast-paced GMP environment.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and resource planning capabilities.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, QMS, RCA/CAPA, and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and supply targets.
• Own GMP compliance, audit readiness, and quality risk management within the department.
• Drive performance through resource planning, KPI management, and issue resolution.
• Lead, develop, and engage Shift Managers, Team Leaders, and Operators to build high-performing teams.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Pharma manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Budget & cost control

Lean manufacturing

GMP & QA familiarity

Job description

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Manager at our Wrexham site to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant, and efficient production while fostering engagement and continuous improvement, ensuring uninterrupted supply of medicines.

The successful candidate will lead, develop, and engage teams, drive KPI performance, and manage budgets to align with business objectives in a highly regulated environment.