Production Manager: Lean, GMP & Team Leadership

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 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.