The Director for Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in leading a multi-disciplinary team. You will be accountable for the overall performance of all processes within the boundaries of your Process Execution Team (PET) control. This includes production, material and asset utilization, support, and inventory in process as supplied to next supply chain customer under Vendor Managed Inventory., You will be leading a team through transformational change, ensuring compliance with AZ's financial policies, managing people resources to policy requirements, and delivering budgets. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance in accordance with cGMP, SHE, SOX and business procedures, ensuring capacity and capability is in place to meet demand, maintaining compliance within licenses to operate, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to site/EMEA leadership strategy and decision-making., At AstraZeneca, we are leading our Operations function at an exciting time of growth and evolution. We pioneer new approaches and processes across our sites, empowering our teams to foster a Lean mindset and sustainable practices. Every change we make is to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We are the champions of Lean, ensuring our teams understand and embody the benefits it can bring. There's improved quality and safety, as well as speed. Our manufacturing sites are environments of constant and rapid change. It's a place to expect the unexpected. There's rarely an obvious answer to the varied challenges we face, so it takes adaptability, flexibility and patience to thrive here. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management (or related field) or equivalent experience
- Significant experience in manufacturing and supply chain
- Aseptic or sterile manufacturing experience
- Proven leadership promoting motivation and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives
- Ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams; Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a regional environment
- Proven negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal leadership skills
- Budgetary and resource management planning experience
- Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus
- Experience in managing projects in a pharmaceutical environment
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense and ambiguous environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. We are part of an inclusive and giving community, supporting each other on our journeys. We are leading the way in delivering Lean processes that drive greater efficiency and speed. Sustainable practices are at the heart of what we do, ensuring we manage our environmental impact across all our activities and products
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Director for Manufacturing in Macclesfield employer: ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED
AstraZeneca UK Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Luton that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to sustainability and employee development, you will have access to unique growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on global initiatives. Join a diverse team where your expertise in ESG strategy and SAP will be valued and where you can contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of healthcare.
