Production Operations Manager / Decontamination Production Manager / S terile Services Supervisor
Location: Near Maidstone, Kent
Salary: up to £40,000
This is a Production Operational leadership role - not a lab technician role.
Youll lead a production team responsible for critical processes that directly impact service quality and patient safety. The environment is regulated, fast-paced and standards-driven.
If youre a strong people manager who thrives in structured, process-led environments, we want to hear from you - healthcare experience is welcome, but not essential.
What youll be doing: Leading a shift-based production team day-to-day
Driving performance, quality and continuous improvement
Managing staffing, rotas and operational pressures
Ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards
Improving processes and raising service levels
Were looking an ProductionOperations Manager someone who: Has strong team leadership / people management experience
Has managed operations in a regulated or process-driven environment
Stays calm under pressure
Can balance compliance, performance and people
Is organised, structured and solutions-focused
Is willing to learn the technical aspects quickly
Backgrounds that could transfer well: Manufacturing / production management
FMCG / food production
Pharmaceutical production
Logistics operations
Cleanroom / technical environments
Any regulated operational setting
This is a leadership role first.
Technical training can be provided.
To explore this Production Operations Manager role in confidence, or discuss whether your background could translate well, please apply or get in touch with Jonothan Bosworth Recruitment Specialists for a confidential conversation.
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