Exciting Opportunity: Team Leader - Recombinant Production
Are you a proven leader with hands-on expertise in recombinant protein production? This high-impact role offers the chance to transform a dynamic R&D environment into a stable, predictable manufacturing operation. We're seeking a Team Leader - Recombinant Production to join our team and drive operational excellence.
Job Title: Team Leader - Recombinant Production
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Location: Oakdale, Wales - On-site
Salary: DOE
The Role of the Team Leader - Recombinant Production
As Team Leader, you will take ownership of day-to-day operations in the recombinant production area, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery of production targets.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Leading and motivating a technical production team to achieve operational goals
2. Embedding structure, discipline, and best practices to transition from R&D to BAU manufacturing
3. Managing daily boards, shift planning, and resource allocation
4. Driving continuous improvement in processes, performance, and compliance
5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, Technical Operations, QC, and QA
6. Monitoring KPIs, reporting variances, and supporting monthly planning processes
7. Acting as the single point of contact for recombinant production activities
The Ideal Candidate for the Team Leader Role
8. A strong technical background in recombinant protein/Enzyme production, ideally with 5+ recent years' experience
9. Proven, recent experience in scale-ups, tech transfers, and laboratory start-ups
10. Solid upstream processing expertise and familiarity with downstream techniques
11. Recent leadership experience in biotech or bioprocessing environments
12. Ability to balance technical problem-solving with team development
If you're ready to bring clarity, control, and consistency to a fast-paced production environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Apply now and help shape the future of recombinant manufacturing.
For more information, please contact Selby De Klerk at SRG.
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