Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Job Title:

Manufacturing Manager

Location:

St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

Shift: Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm)

Job Role of the Manufacturing Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to join a well-established and growing UK pharmaceutical manufacturer. Operating from a recently expanded, state-of-the-art facility in St Albans, this is an excellent opportunity to lead manufacturing operations within a highly regulated, GMP-compliant environment.

As the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead and oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with cGMP, MHRA requirements, and internal quality standards. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining an inspection-ready environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing high-performing operational teams.

Sector:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Provide day-to-day leadership to supervisors and operational teams
Manage performance, recruitment, staffing, and training
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Operational Oversight

Plan and oversee all manufacturing activities to meet production schedules
Monitor KPIs and production performance
Manage documentation, work orders, stock control, purchasing, and change controls
Ensure efficient production flow across core manufacturing processes
Compliance & Quality

Ensure full compliance with GMP/cGMP and MHRA standards
Lead investigations and manage CAPAs
Maintain audit readiness and uphold data integrity standards
Oversee SOP writing, review, and approval
Health, Safety & Environment

Promote a safe and compliant working environment
Drive risk management and housekeeping standards
Lead continuous safety improvement initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Work closely with Planning, QA, QC, Engineering, and Packaging teams
Support new product introductions and equipment commissioning
Analyse production data to identify trends and implement improvements
Ensure equipment is maintained, calibrated, and aligned with operational requirements
Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Manufacturing Manager

Strong leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Requirements for the Manufacturing Manager

Proven experience working within a GMP/cGMP regulated industry
Experience managing teams in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated setting

Desirable Requirements for the Manufacturing Manager

Experience with in solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing
Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Strong background in inspection readiness and regulatory audits
Strong knowledge of MHRA requirements and audit processes
Benefits

Working for a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer with over 35 years of industry experience
Newly expanded, £14 million state-of-the-art facility
Competitive salary package (£60,000 – £65,000 DOE)
Pension scheme
Bonus scheme
28 days holiday (inclusive)
Monday–Friday role offering strong work-life balance