GMP Operations Manager in Oxford

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the Compounding facility and the dedicated operations team for their designated Unit. The role focuses on developing operational processes to ensure efficiency, productivity and profitability, while leading, developing and growing the team as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of operations staff to achieve operational goals and strategic objectives.
• Ensure day‑to‑day operation of the Compounding area, maintaining compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes and improve performance, ensuring on‑time delivery to patients.
• Analyze and report on key benchmarks at management reviews.
• Act as Production Approver for investigations, nonconformance reports, including internal and external auditors and regulators.
• Develop capacity plans for the department and ensure adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Prepare and manage the department budget, ensuring adherence to financial targets.
• Co‑develop a comprehensive training plan with the training team to meet production goals.
• Develop the Team Leader group and create a robust succession plan for the department.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at quality, reliability and cost improvements.
• Foster a positive culture and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and employee development.
• Drive results, meet deadlines under tight timelines and changing priorities.
• Review and approve SOPs and specifications as they apply.
• Set performance standards and drive accountability through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting and performance management.

Experience / Skills

• 4‑6 years in a leadership role/function.
• Proven knowledge of applicable procedures, specifications, regulations and standards.
• Track record of consistently meeting results in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing a large and diverse team of employees.
• Familiarity with EU GMP Annex1, particularly in aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Management and Six Sigma is a plus.
• English proficiency equivalent to RQF Grade2, EQF Grade3 or SCQF Grade5.
• Bachelor’s degree (life science, business management or engineering) or equivalent experience required.
• Competency in financial analysis and budget management.

Attributes

• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams, make decisions and guide the organization toward operational goals.
• Excellent organisational skills for managing tasks, coordinating resources and ensuring smooth operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration.
• Results‑driven, constantly seeking ways to accelerate performance using data‑driven decision making.
• Strives for simplicity, uses critical thinking and embraces lessons learned.
• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer‑centric solutions.
• Acts with pace, takes initiative and infuses the team with a sense of urgency to solve problems and take ownership.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance

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