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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 within 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
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Location:
St Albans
Salary:
£60,000 - £65,000 /annum Overtime
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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