GMP Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced GMP Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations within a specialist, small-scale biopharmaceutical environment. The successful candidate will take full ownership of production activities within a contained, isolator-based facility handling high-potency pharmaceutical materials (HPAPI).

This is a highly hands-on role within a close-knit team, requiring a proactive leader who is comfortable operating on the shop floor while ensuring full compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards. The position offers an excellent opportunity to lead operations in a technically complex, high-control manufacturing environment and drive continuous improvement across production processes

• esLead and supervise a small production team to ensure manufacturing activities adhere to GMP, safety, and containment require men
  t
• s.Take ownership of day-to-day production operatio
  ns, including batch execution, scheduling, and output deliver
• y.Operate within and maintain a contained, isolator-based manufacturing environme
  nt handling high-potency or hazardous material
• s.Ensure full compliance with GMP standards, deviations, CAPA, change control, and audit readine
  s
• s.Drive continuous improvement initiativ
  es to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product qualit
• y.Maintain accurate and compliant batch documentation and production recor
  ds in line with regulatory requirement
• s.Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and external partners to resolve issues and maintain operational performanc
• e.Support equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance within a high-control production setti
  n
• g.Foster a culture of quality, safety, and ownersh
  ip across the production tea
• m.Contribute to planning and coordination of materials and resources to meet production demand

• ons Proven experience in a GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environm
  e
• nt.
  
  Demonstrable experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership ro
• le.
  
  Strong understanding of batch manufacturing, GMP compliance, deviations, CAPA, and audit proces
  s
• es.
  
  Experience working in controlled environme
  nts (e.g. cleanroom, aseptic, isolators, or high-containment facilitie
• s).Comfortable operating in a hands-on, small team environment with full production owners
  h
• ip.
  
  Knowledge or exposure to high-potency / cytotoxic / hazardous materi
  als is highly desirab
• le.
  
  Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to lead from the floor and drive team performa
  n
• ce.
  
  Experience wi
  th process improvement methodologies (Lean / CI) is benefici
• al.
  
  Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail within a regulated environme
• nt.
  
  Relevant qualifications in science, engineering, or manufacturing are desirable but not essential.