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 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