Senior Manager, Packaging and Manufacturing

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension

Competitive Salary

25 Days Leave

Family Benefits

Referral Bonus £500

Health & Wellbeing

On-Site Canteen

Cycle to Work

Development Opportunities

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Tredegar, UK, is seeking a senior manufacturing operations leader to drive performance in a GMP environment. You will lead the Manufacturing team, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and partner with HR to train for regulatory and business needs.

The role involves cost control, budgeting, and delivering projects on time and to quality, with regular coaching, performance management, and support for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in GMP environments.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
• Proven ability to drive projects to schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing team and provide inspirational leadership.
• Ensure manufacturing meets GMP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop training plans and budgets with HR for regulatory compliance.
• Review job cards with Project Management to ensure GMP compliance.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency improvements across operations.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage attendance and coaching.
• Support client calls, visits and ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

GMP compliance

Regulatory awareness

Cost reduction

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The role

• Accountable for Overall Area Performance.
• Works closely with the QA/QC department on all levels within the organisation to ensure products are manufactured to the required GMPs and appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Authority for expenditure as defined in the Purchasing Authority Levels document.
• To undertake such tasks and to manage specific internal or ad hoc projects as and when required to meet department and business needs and within the scope of the job-holder's capabilities and responsibilities.
• To provide inspirational leadership to the Manufacturing team.
• To support the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• To assist the Project Management and Business Development departments in producing detailed and accurate project costing.
• To manage team performance and absence standards including coaching, counselling and disciplinary measures as required.
• To conduct performance appraisals, set targets/objectives for the operations team and individual team members.
• To manage the training requirements within the group to ensure regulatory compliance and business needs are met.
• To identify self-development needs.
• In conjunction with HR, develop training plans and budgets.
• To manage the manufacturing group to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects in accordance with GMP and contractual requirements.
• In conjunction with Project Management and technical support review manufacturing job cards for release in accordance with GMP and contractual requirements.
• In conjunction with the Site Services Manager ensure that the provision and maintenance of the facility's plant and equipment are adequate to meet the requirements of the business and regulatory requirement.
• To devise, review, implement and manage systems with the group including communication and information management.
• To manage specific projects as and when required within the scope of the job-holder's capabilities and responsibilities.
• To keep abreast of technical innovations/developments within the industry as to ensure that PCI's service offerings remain competitive in the marketplace.
• Ensure that all staff within the area of responsibility comply with PCI's Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• To ensure department budgets are controlled and targets met.
• To promote all departmental CI projects and initiatives.
• To support PM/TT and planning to ensure correct processes and achievable plans are generated and subsequently executed.
• To attend client, kick off and escalation calls and host client visits to the area.
• To identify and deliver cost savings opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• To ensure a safe working environment for your team and the wider site.
• To provide technical support for client queries.

Benefits

• Employer Pension: Secure your future with our employer pension scheme (above statutory pension).
• Competitive Salaries: We offer competitive salaries that reflect your dedication and contributions.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Family Friendly Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your family life.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Know someone perfect for our team? Refer them and receive £500 as our way of saying thank you!
• Staff Engagement: We value your dedication with recognition schemes and long-service awards.
• Health and Well-being: Your health matters. Count on our support with generous sick pay, access to a 24/7 GP through our employee assistance program, mental health support, and life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary.
• On-Site Subsidized Canteen.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Development Opportunities: Invest in your future with our training programs, coaching opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, and further education options.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.