Value Stream Leader Manufacturing
Skipton | Day Shift | 9-Day Fortnight | Site-based
Lead. Inspire. Build something that matters.
Are you a people-centred manufacturing leader who loves turning complexity into clarity? Do you enjoy owning results, shaping culture, and bringing teams together to deliver exceptional performance safely, compliantly, and sustainably?
At Dechra, were looking for a Manufacturing Value Stream Leader to take full ownership of a critical production area at our modern Skipton site. This is more than an operations role its a chance to run your own mini-site, set direction, develop people, and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our growth.
About Dechra Dechra is a global specialist veterinary pharmaceutical company, dedicated exclusively to supporting veterinarians and improving animal health worldwide.
With continued investment in our Skipton manufacturing site, were entering an exciting period of transformation strengthening capability, embedding continuous improvement, and building for the next five years of growth.
Our culture is guided by our values: (D)edication | (E)njoyment | (C)ourage | (H)onesty | (R)elationships | (A)mbition
They arent words on a wall they show up in how we lead, collaborate, and make decisions every day.
The Impact Youll Make As Value Stream Leader, youll have end-to-end responsibility for manufacturing performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (PSQDC) .
Youll:
Lead and develop a multi-functional manufacturing team, creating a culture where people feel empowered, supported, and accountable
Own the operational plan, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, in full, and to specification
Champion the One Dechra Production System (ODPS), embedding continuous improvement into daily thinking
Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, MS&T, Regulatory Affairs and Supply Chain to ensure robust, reliable operations
Drive new product introductions, tech transfers and lifecycle projects through strong cross-functional leadership
Build and deliver CAPEX and capacity plans to support the next 5 years of site growth
Ensure your value stream is always inspection-ready, operating to the highest cGMP and compliance standards
What Success Looks Like Youll know youre succeeding when:
Production targets are consistently met on time, in full, within budget
Your team is engaged, capable and proud of what they deliver
Quality issues are resolved swiftly and sustainably
Continuous improvement is part of everyday behaviour
CAPEX projects land on time and deliver real business value
People genuinely enjoy coming to work
What Youll Bring Youre a confident, authentic leader who brings people with you.
Youll likely have:
Extensive experience leading in a regulated / compliance-driven manufacturing environment
A strong operational foundation across production, engineering, quality and facilities
The ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and balance people and performance
Experience with Lean / Operational Excellence methodologies
Knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory expectations
Lean Six Sigma accreditation (desirable)
Most importantly, youll lead in a way that reflects Dechras values with integrity, energy and ambition.
Why Join Dechra? A 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off)
Day shift: 08:0016:30, MondayFriday
A genuinely supportive and collaborative site culture
Real autonomy and ownership your ideas will be listened to
The opportunity to shape a growing manufacturing operation with long-term investment
What Happens Next? Were proud of our human, transparent recruitment process and yes, we really wont ghost you.
Initial call with our recruitment team
Two-stage interview process (MS Teams + on-site)
Friendly, conversational interviews with structured, competency-based questions
If youre ready to lead a value stream where your impact is visible, valued and long-lasting wed love to hear from you .
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