Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced manufacturing leader to join a growing organisation operating within a highly regulated GMP environment.
Following significant business growth and continued investment, the organisation is seeking a Head of Manufacturing to take ownership of manufacturing performance across a large and complex production operation. This role will play a critical part in shaping operational strategy, driving performance and building a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and customer excellence.
As a key member of the site leadership team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for a substantial manufacturing workforce and multiple production areas, ensuring operational activities consistently deliver against safety, quality, service and financial objectives.
The Opportunity
* Lead all manufacturing operations across a large-scale GMP production environment.
* Drive operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost metrics.
* Develop and execute operational strategies that support both customer requirements and wider business objectives.
* Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accountability and execution.
* Ensure GMP standards and operational disciplines are embedded throughout the manufacturing operation.
* Lead and develop operational leadership teams, creating clear succession and capability development plans.
* Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency and overall manufacturing performance.
* Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
* Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Commercial teams to ensure successful delivery of business objectives.
* Support customer relationships through reliable operational execution and service excellence.
* Utilise data, KPIs and financial metrics to drive decision making and site performance.
* Identify and implement best practice from both internal and external manufacturing environments.
About You
We are looking for a proven manufacturing leader who combines strong operational expertise with the ability to engage, influence and drive lasting change.
You will bring:
* Significant operations leadership experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
* A strong background within contract manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, contract packaging or similarly regulated industries.
* Experience leading large manufacturing teams through periods of growth, transformation or increasing operational complexity.
* Proven success managing operational budgets and delivering against financial targets.
* A track record of improving manufacturing performance through strong leadership and operational discipline.
* Experience implementing and embedding GMP standards within manufacturing operations.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, operational performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.
* The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* A proactive, results-driven approach with a focus on execution and accountability.
Why Consider This Role?
This is a genuine leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious manufacturing business where operations plays a central role in future success.
The successful individual will inherit a substantial manufacturing operation, enjoy significant autonomy and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on site performance, culture and long-term growth. For an operational leader who enjoys driving improvement, developing teams and delivering results within a customer-focused GMP environment, this role offers both challenge and opportunity in equal measure.
Manufacturing, production, GMP, excellence, continuous, improvement, manager, supervisor
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed