Production Group Leader - Creams and Liquids Filling

Thornton & Ross; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare manufacturer in Huddersfield is seeking a Production Group Leader for Creams & Liquids Filling. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, driving continuous improvement, and achieving operational targets. Ideal candidates will have team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and annual leave, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health benefits through Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated team lead experience in production.
• Experience in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proven ability to manage compliance.

Responsibilities

• Achieve performance goals on an hour-by-hour basis.
• Coach and develop a team of up to 15 members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies.
• Drive operational efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Minimum GCSE in Math and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Production Group Leader - Creams & Liquids Filling

Huddersfield|United Kingdom (GB)|Full-time|Permanent

How You Will Make an Impact

• Meet and exceed performance goals within your line / zone, ensuring targets are achieved on an hour-by-hour and shift-by-shift basis.
• Provide coaching, support, and development to a team of up to 15 direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory policies and GMP standards within your zone.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on value-added activities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support the Senior Group Leader in recruitment, selection, and training to build a skilled and capable team.
• Report on operational performance and take action to address any performance gaps across hourly, shift, and monthly metrics.
• Cultivate a safety-focused environment, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and maintaining a zero-harm workplace.
• Manage the deployment of Lean tools (5S, TPM, Standardized Work) and handle people management tasks, including appraisals and absence management.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous team lead experience in a production support role, demonstrating leadership and operational expertise.
• Extensive experience working in a controlled manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Math and English, providing a solid educational foundation.
• Advanced IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software tools.
• Moderate GMP training, with a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and related industry standards.
• Proven ability to manage compliance and drive continuous improvement in a regulated setting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and support teams.

How We Care For You

• 💸 Competitive salary, a 17% shift allowance and annual bonus scheme.
• 🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
• 🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• 🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.
• 🏥 Health benefits provided through our Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 💉 Free winter flu jab.
• 🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• ⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 👪 Enhanced Family Leave.
• 🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.