Production Manager - Jobs in Wrexham

Recruit4staff are representing a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing business in their search for a Production Manager to work in Wrexham

Job Details:

Pay: Competitive salary plus 15% annual company bonus
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, Day role
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Generous benefits package, enhanced pension, private medical cover, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job Role: This is a senior operational position with responsibility for day-to-day manufacturing performance across safety, quality, cost and delivery. As a Production Manager, you will lead manufacturing teams, ensure GMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager will work closely with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain functions to improve efficiency, reduce waste and support ongoing business growth.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leader within pharmaceutical manufacturing
Strong background in leading and optimising manufacturing operations with a focus on productivity and cost control
Demonstrated ability to manage, lead and develop operational teams
Experience managing budgets and delivering against demanding deadlines and targets
In-depth knowledge of GMP, QMS, RCA, CAPA and regulatory cGMP audits
Lean / Continuous Improvement experience

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

Degree or equivalent, ideally in a science-based subject
Experience within biopharmaceutical or aseptic manufacturing
Exposure to freeze-drying technology
ILM Level 5 (Leadership & Management) or equivalent
Formal Lean / Continuous Improvement qualifications

Additional Information

Opportunity to join a growing, high-performing manufacturing site

Commutable From: Wrexham, Chester, Liverpool, Deeside, Chirk, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington

Similar Job Titles: Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Production, Production Operations Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Head of Manufacturing

This Production Manager role offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with strong investment and long-term growth plans. For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-24933

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Recruit4staff are representing a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing business in their search for a Production Team Leader to work in Wrexham

Job Details:

Pay: Competitive Pay
Hours of Work: Annualised hours contract, typically Monday to Friday Days however, flexibility required
Duration: Fixed Term Contract (until December 2027)
Benefits: 8% company bonus, opportunity to work on an exciting new project, generous benefits package

Job Role: The Production Team Leader will lead and manage a high-performing manufacturing team, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production operations within a cGMP aseptic environment. The role ensures day-to-day manufacturing activities are completed in line with the production schedule, with full utilisation of resources. Working closely with Engineering, the Production Team Leader will ensure planned preventative maintenance, calibration, and validation activities are completed on schedule, while maintaining full cGMP documentation compliance and driving Right First Time performance through KPI-led continuous improvement.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Production Team Leader or similar role within pharmaceutical manufacturing
Strong competency within cGMP aseptic filling facilities, including drug product formulation
Degree qualified in Life Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

Extensive manufacturing or technical experience in a cGMP environment
Experience with RABS or isolator systems
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma problem-solving techniques
Basic microbiology knowledge
Experience using SAP, MRP, or electronic manufacturing systems

Commutable From: Wrexham, Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Runcorn, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port

Similar Job Titles: Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Lead, Production Manager, Production Team Lead

For further information about this Production Team Leader role and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.