Manufacturing Manager
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Northern England | Site Leadership Team
Allerton Bishop is partnering with a global, specialist pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to appoint a Manufacturing Manager in Northern England.
The business is entering a significant phase of investment and transformation — strengthening operational capability, embedding continuous improvement, and building the platform for the next five years of growth.
This is a high-impact leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for manufacturing performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multi-functional manufacturing team within a GMP-regulated environment
- As the Manufacturing Manager, you will own and deliver the operational plan — ensuring products are delivered on time, in full, and to specification
- Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP)
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement, aligned to Lean / Operational Excellence principles
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, MS&T, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain
- Lead new product introductions, tech transfers, and lifecycle management activities
- Develop and deliver CAPEX and capacity plans to support site growth
- Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with cGMP and regulatory standard
Candidate Profile
- Proven leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing (pharma, biotech, CDMO)
- Strong operational understanding across production, engineering, quality, and facilities
- Track record of delivering performance improvement in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leading change and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of GMP / cGMP and regulatory expectations
- Lean / Operational Excellence experience (Lean Six Sigma desirable)
- Authentic leadership style with the ability to build engaged, accountable teams
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