Production Manager - Pharmaceuticals in London

Reference: 4843650Job ID: 5423941Posted: 2026-11-07Closing date: 2027-02-05Location: WrexhamSalary: 60K-70K + Bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / Quality Assurance and ValidationCompany: HaysConsultant: John Adediji-JohnsonHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 0 333 010 6084Email: John.AJohnson@hays.comYour new companyAn established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Production Manager for a key leadership position within its Drug Product Manufacturing operation.This is an opportunity to take ownership of a large, established production area within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, leading a sizeable team while driving performance, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.Your new roleAs Production Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of a significant Drug Product Manufacturing area operating within a 24/7 production environment.You will lead through an established management structure of Shift Managers and Team Leaders, setting standards and ensuring consistent operational performance across the wider production team.This is a senior leadership role with significant responsibility. You will be expected to provide structure, develop your leadership team and identify opportunities to improve how the operation performs while maintaining the high quality and compliance standards required within pharmaceutical manufacturing.Your responsibilities will include:Leading the day-to-day performance of a large Drug Product Manufacturing operationManaging, coaching and developing Shift Managers and Team LeadersSetting and maintaining high standards across GMP, Quality, Safety and operational performanceDriving accountability and consistency across a 24/7 production environmentEnsuring manufacturing requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and compliantlyIdentifying production bottlenecks, operational challenges and opportunities for improvementDriving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiativesSupporting the effective resolution of deviations and manufacturing issuesWorking cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other key site functionsDeveloping capability and high-potential talent across the manufacturing teamProviding visible, structured leadership within a demanding pharmaceutical production environmentWhat you'll need to succeedThis role requires an established pharmaceutical manufacturing leader who is already comfortable operating at Production Manager level or equivalent.You will ideally bring:Significant experience within pharmaceutical manufacturingProven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or equivalent senior operational leaderStrong experience in Drug Product ManufacturingExperience managing through Shift Managers and Team Leaders, rather than solely managing production operators directlyExperience leading sizeable teams within shift-based manufacturing operationsStrong knowledge of GMP, SOPs and highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturingDemonstrable experience setting standards and driving performance through other leadersStrong operational problem-solving and decision-making capabilityExperience driving continuous improvement within manufacturingStrong people leadership, coaching and talent-development skillsThe ability to work effectively with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other cross-functional stakeholdersExperience within areas such as sterile manufacturing, aseptic operations, vial manufacturing or other highly regulated Drug Product environments would be particularly valuable.What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a significant pharmaceutical manufacturing operation and have a genuine influence on its future performance.You'll receive:Annual bonusPermanent, full-time positionSenior leadership responsibility within Drug Product ManufacturingResponsibility for a significant production team and operationOpportunity to drive operational and continuous improvementScope to develop managers, team leaders and future manufacturing talentThe opportunity to join an established pharmaceutical manufacturing environment at an important stage of its developmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4843650 - John Adediji-Johnson