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Production Manager

£18 - £20.8 per hourEstimated
Full-time
Production Manager - Wrexham
Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About the Site
At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at our Wrexham site. This role is accountable for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient production while fostering a strong culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of high‑quality medicines to patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and supply targets
  • Own GMP compliance, audit readiness, and quality risk management within the department
  • Drive production performance through effective resource planning, KPI management, and issue resolution
  • Lead, develop, and engage Shift Managers, Team Leaders, and Operators to build high‑performing teams
  • Champion continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives
  • Manage departmental budgets, costs, and capacity to align with business objectives
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
  • Significant pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership experience, with a strong track record in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operations
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage teams while meeting tight deadlines and performance targets
  • Demonstrated experience in budget and cost control within manufacturing environments
  • Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimisation
  • Strong working knowledge of GMP, QMS, RCA/CAPA, and regulatory audit environments
If you are a proven pharmaceutical manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment and is passionate about people development and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you .

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