Production Manager

Ipsen; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham seeks a Production Manager to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production. The role focuses on sustaining high-quality medicines and building a culture of engagement and continuous improvement on site.

The successful candidate will manage shifts, develop teams, control budgets, and drive KPI performance within a fast-paced, regulated environment. On-site role with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage teams while meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience with budget and cost control in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on with lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• GMP, QMS, RCA/CAPA and regulatory audit familiarity.

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 production 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 lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, costs, and capacity to align with business objectives.

Skills

Pharma leadership

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Budget control

Tools

Lean tools

Regulatory audits

Job description

# Ipsen Careers## Production ManagerApply: Wrexham: Full time: Posted Today: R-21310**Title:**Production Manager**Company:**Ipsen Biopharm Ltd**About Ipsen:**Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at **https://www.ipsen.com/**and follow our latest news on **LinkedIn** and **Instagram**.**Job Description:**At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!We are seeking an experienced **Production Manager** to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at our Wrexham site. This role is accountable for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient production while fostering a strong culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of high‐quality medicines to patients.**Key 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 production performance through effective 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, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives* Manage departmental budgets, costs, and capacity to align with business objectives**Knowledge, skills, and experience:*** Significant pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership experience, with a strong track record in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operations* Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage teams while meeting tight deadlines and performance targets* Demonstrated experience in budget and cost control within manufacturing environments* Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimisation* Strong working knowledge of GMP, QMS, RCA/CAPA, and regulatory audit environmentsIf you are a proven pharmaceutical manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‐paced, highly regulated environment and is passionate about people development and continuous improvement, **we’d love to hear from you**.**#LI-Onsite**We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.