Production Manager - Pharmaceuticals
Nottinghamshire
£50,000 per annum
SKC Recruitment are currently working with a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to oversee and lead manufacturing operations at their Nottinghamshire facility.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced production professional with a strong GMP background to join a growing and specialist pharmaceutical business operating within a highly compliant environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, ensuring manufacturing targets, quality standards, and operational deadlines are consistently achieved while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
The Role
As Production Manager, you will take ownership of manufacturing operations, production planning, staffing, and continuous improvement activities across the site. You will work closely with Quality, Technical, and Senior Leadership teams to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing daily production operations within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
* Ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved
* Leading production planning and adapting schedules to operational requirements and supply chain demands
* Managing and developing production staff, including shift planning and performance management
* Ensuring full compliance with GMP, MHRA requirements, and internal procedures
* Managing deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and production-related issues
* Maintaining accurate production documentation and inventory controls
* Supporting audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring the site remains inspection ready
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives across production and operational processes
* Working cross-functionally with Quality, Technical, and Site teams
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should possess:
* Previous experience within a Production Manager or Senior Production leadership position
* Strong pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience
* Experience working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Excellent organisational and production planning ability
* Experience managing deviations, investigations, and CAPAs
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Package:
* £50,000 per annum
* Opportunity to join a growing pharmaceutical organisation
* Supportive senior leadership team
* Long-term career development opportunities
* Stable and highly regulated manufacturing environment
* Opportunity to make a genuine impact across production operations
For more information or to discuss the role confidentially, please contact SKC Recruitment