Production Manager

Scienceabode; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the Liverpool area is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations in a GMP environment. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement. Candidates should have substantial experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and previous supervisory roles, along with excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 annually.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive team culture

Impact on quality of essential medicines

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is required.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance is essential.
• Previous experience in supervisory or team leadership roles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production team.
• Oversee manufacturing activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support technical troubleshooting and resolve production issues.
• Manage GMP documentation and compliance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and operations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Production Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Merseyside

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for an established production lead—or an ambitious Team Leader/Supervisor looking for the next step up—to take on a broader leadership role within a high‑performing GMP environment.

As Production Manager, you will lead and develop a dedicated production team, ensure smooth day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, and play a key role in the site’s quality and compliance activities. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, supporting technical troubleshooting and ensuring all production activities meet the highest GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and line management to the production team, including coaching, performance management, and supporting staff development.
• Oversee and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Lead and support technical troubleshooting, working closely with engineering, QA, and technical teams to resolve production issues.
• Manage and contribute to deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and other GMP documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, HSE policies, and company procedures at all times.
• Support planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for production activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (required).
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience—this could be as a Team Leader, Supervisor, or someone ready to step up into a management role.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.

Desirable

• Experience leading CAPAs or managing change control processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and development in a well‑established pharmaceutical organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The chance to make a real impact on the quality and reliability of essential medicines

£50000 – £55000/annum

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