Pharmaceutical Sector Hub Manager

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sector Hub Manager to lead and develop the sector, driving strategic direction and overall performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in production environments and managing engineering functions, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and commercial outlook. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and a range of benefits including healthcare and pension plans.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus well-being day

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension plan

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working in production environment.
• Experience managing an engineering function.
• Track record of delivering lean principles.
• Ability to inspire and engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Pharmaceutical Sector Hub.
• Drive strategic direction and performance management.
• Ensure high-quality sustainable performance output.
• Identify continuous improvement programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Commercial Awareness

Production Management

Technical Leadership

Change Management

Team Engagement

Job description

Pharmaceutical Sector Hub Manager

Location: Cheltenham, UK

Benefits

UK holiday: 27 days plus well-being day, private medical insurance, bonus scheme, shares, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, on-site gym, free on-site parking, salary sacrifice schemes for technology and electric vehicles.

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working, 3 days paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in share ownership plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and personal discount portal.

Role Overview

To lead and develop the Pharmaceutical Sector Hub, driving its strategic direction and overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and performance management of the team to deliver effective employee engagement in line with Core Values.
• Set strategic direction for the Pharmaceutical Sector Hub.
• Lead, drive, and motivate teams across all shifts.
• Performance manage direct reports.
• Fully responsible to deliver department objectives and sales growth targets.
• Work with UK Supply Management team to identify capability and succession planning within teams.
• Be accountable for production KPIs and deliver high-quality and sustainable performance output.
• Set high standards and further develop the health, safety and environment culture and measures for all employees.
• Rebrand and future develop the Pharmaceutical Sector Hub, including facility branding, product brochures, manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify continuous improvement programmes and drive the team to deliver.
• Aim for ‘Pharmaceutical Best in Class’ – set targets and monitor progress.
• Represent the business unit to deliver effective communication across UK Supply, SBD, and Group companies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Experience managing an engineering function.
• Sound knowledge and experience of continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial outlook.
• Track record of delivering lean principles, tools and behaviours through to implementation.
• Experience in production management including an engineering function.
• Experience in demanding, complex, process manufacturing.
• Experience in successfully managing change.
• Ability to inspire and engage at all levels.
• Ability to lead by technical/hands-on example.
• Highly effective leadership and influencing skills.
• Results-oriented approach.
• Ability to ‘add value’ beyond own functional expertise.

EEO & Inclusion

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We consider flexible working requests and provide additional benefits such as gender-neutral parental leave, extra paid caregiver leave, support for pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause-friendly workplace principles and more.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using the scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.