Senior Manufacturing Manager

Allerton Bishop Search; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allerton Bishop Search is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the North West to appoint a Senior Manufacturing Manager. This senior leadership role will drive aseptic drug product and fill-finish process improvements while building and mentoring a high-performing production team.

You will lead GMP-compliant operations, champion Lean and Six Sigma across manufacturing, oversee technical transfers, and ensure flawless execution of daily production activities in a regulated

Qualifications

• GMP manufacturing leadership experience in pharma.
• Aseptic drug product manufacturing knowledge.
• Proven track record of leading production teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong focus on process improvement and cultural change.
• Technical knowledge of aseptic sterile manufacturing, biologics, or injectables is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Shift Leaders and production staff to uphold high aseptic standards.
• Drive process optimisation and efficiency improvements across drug product manufacturing with emphasis on aseptic techniques.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP, regulatory, safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to deliver process robustness and site investment projects.
• Lead technical transfers and support introduction of new aseptic drug products into commercial manufacture.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

GMP Leadership

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Allerton Bishop is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company to appoint a Senior Manufacturing Manager. Our client is based in North West England and this role will play a pivotal part in driving process improvement across aseptic drug product and fill finish operations while leading and developing a high-performing team of Production Shift Managers.

This is a senior leadership position within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, where you will be accountable for optimising aseptic production processes, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring flawless execution of day-to-day manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Shift Leaders and production staff to deliver consistently high standards in aseptic operations.
• Drive process optimisation and efficiency improvements across drug product manufacturing, with a strong focus on aseptic techniques.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with GMP, regulatory, safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to deliver process robustness, equipment reliability, and site investment projects.
• As the Senior Manufacturing Manager, you will lead technical transfer and support the introduction of new aseptic drug products into commercial manufacture.
• Act as a champion for continuous improvement and operational excellence, implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.

Your Background

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive GMP manufacturing leadership experience, ideally within aseptic pharmaceutical drug product.
• Strong track record of leading production teams and shift operations within a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, problem-solving, and driving cultural change in manufacturing teams.
• Technical knowledge of aseptic sterile manufacturing, biologics, or injectables is essential.

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