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QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST RECRUITER FOR MANUFACTURING
Technical Operations Manager
Southport, UK
up to £50,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Operations Manager to take full leadership of a Manufacturing Plant within a highly regulated pharmaceutical production environment. This role is a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Operations Director, and offers the chance to drive strategic and operational improvements across a critical part of the manufacturing process.
About the Role
This is a senior technical and operational management position, ideal for someone with a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing background, looking to take full ownership of plant performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
You will lead a skilled team of operators, technicians, and supervisors, overseeing day-to-day plant operations while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and regulatory compliance (MHRA, GMP, Home Office) are consistently met. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic insight, technical expertise, and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the operations of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
* Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation, and operational excellence.
* Ensure GMP compliance and uphold the highest quality standards.
* Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshoot production issues.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
* Champion Lean principles and eliminate waste through process improvement.
* Lead investigations, CAPAs, and Change Control processes.
* Mentor and develop team members to enhance plant capability and performance.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with experience in a senior technical or operational management role within pharmaceutical manufacturing. You'll have a deep understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance, and dosage form production.
* Proven leadership within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
* Strong knowledge of GMP, MHRA regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
* Track record of process improvements, cost control, and team development.
* ERP/manufacturing systems and data-driven decision-making capability.
* Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related.
* Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification.
* Experience leading NPIs, validation, and facility upgrades.
Why Apply?
* Senior leadership role with significant scope and impact.
* Join a high-performing team within a secure and growing industry.
* Opportunity to shape and develop operational strategy and team culture.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Science
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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