Production Team Leader (GMP Operations)
Location: Charnwood, Loughborough
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon - Fri rotational shift pattern. 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Open To: Internal and external applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11954
The Role
The Production Team Leader (GMP Operations) is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of day‑to‑day GMP manufacturing operations within their assigned shift or area.
The role acts as the single point of operational accountability during the shift, ensuring manufacturing activities are delivered in line with EHS, GMP, quality, schedule, and performance expectations while leading and developing operators to deliver right‑first‑time outcomes. The Production Team Leader translates production plans into effective execution on the shop floor, proactively manages issues, and escalates appropriately to maintain supply continuity, inspection readiness, and operational excellence.
Please see attached job description for further details.
Key Requirements
- BSc in a Life Science or Engineering subject or equivalent experience in operating environment. Relevant experience in a manufacturing leadership role within a regulated industry
- Proven experience in a GMP manufacturing operations, preferably oral solid dose using a broad range of technologies
- Experience in leading or supervising teams in an operational manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of GMP and quality systems
- Experience in pharmaceutical development and GMP manufacturing.
- Experience with deviations, CAPAs, change control, and audit support
Please see attached job description for further details of criteria.
Apply Now
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 29th November 2026
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Production Team Leader (GMP Operations) in Loughborough employer: Almac Group
Almac Group is an exceptional employer located in Craigavon, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Pharma and Healthcare sectors. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a commitment to employee well-being, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare solutions. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in digital solutions.
