Production Manager - Centralised Dispensing

Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DJ

County Cheshire Branch name Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DJ
Salary Competitive Closing date 30/10/2026 Contract type Employee - Permanent

Runcorn

40 hours per week

Flexible working pattern supporting a 16-hour operational window across two shifts Competitive salary and bonus package

We’re looking for a Centralised Dispensing Production Manager to come join us, based  this role you will lead the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of centralised dispensing operations, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement and outstanding service for retail pharmacy customers.

• Lead and develop Centralised Dispensing Site Operations Managers, ensuring delivery of service, quality, people and financial objectives.
• Own operational strategy, budgets and performance objectives across the Centralised Dispensing estate.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement strategy, embedding Lean, Kaizen, problem-solving and visual management techniques throughout the operation.
• Maintain the highest standards of patient safety, quality, governance and regulatory compliance across all sites.
• Work collaboratively with Retail Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain and Pharmacy teams to improve service levels, quality and customer outcomes.

• Significant operational leadership experience within a production, logistics, healthcare or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable operational performance improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies and Continuous Improvement practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to patient safety, quality standards and operational compliance.
• Pharmacy, healthcare or other regulated industry experience is desirable.
• Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.

• 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Medicash - a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing - a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances
• Access to High Street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received