Production Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at Ipsen’s Wrexham site to ensure safe, compliant and efficient production. You’ll shape high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement, and secure reliable supply of high-quality medicines. You’ll work within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment focused on excellence, innovation, and patient impact. This is an opportunity to influence manufacturing outcomes at scale and contribute to Ipsen’s mission in neuroscience and beyond.

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

Key requirements

• Significant pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership experience with a track record of safe, compliant operations
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage teams to meet deadlines and performance targets
• 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

• leadership
• people development
• engagement
• lean manufacturing
• continuous improvement
• process optimisation

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