Production Manager

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

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 endeavour 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 environments

If 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.

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.

At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life‑changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.