Process Leader - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Process Leader- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Macclesfield
Career Level: D

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance and delivering high-quality products? This is an opportunity to lead a manufacturing team in a highly regulated environment, with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement.

This role will be a for fixed 6 month period, and is open to those with the required experience outside the department.

What you’ll do

As Process Leader, you’ll oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure your area delivers safely, efficiently and in line with production plans and regulatory standards. You’ll lead a team of approximately 12 to 20 people, either directly or through Team Leaders, creating an inclusive environment where people can perform at their best.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations in line with safety, quality, cost and delivery targets
• Coach, support and develop team members, providing clear objectives and constructive feedback
• Manage team performance, development, attendance, resources and shift coverage
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, SHE and business procedures
• Review production records and ensure deviations and quality issues are addressed promptly
• Promote standardised ways of working, 5S and Lean manufacturing principles
• Use production and quality data to identify risks and improve performance
• Manage people and non-people expenditure within agreed budgets
• Work closely with colleagues across manufacturing, quality, engineering, safety and supply chain
• Lead the team confidently through operational and organisational change

Essential experience

You will have:

• A degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Line management experience within manufacturing, specifically with working knowledge of AstraZeneca manufacturing department
• Have demonstrated skills in deviation management, GMP documentation review and aseptic observations
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles
• Experience working in a unionised environment

Desirable experience

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Experience coaching teams and embedding Lean manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of safety, health and environmental principles
• Experience working with FDA, cGMP or another regulated quality system
• Experience in formulation, filling, packaging, validation, technology transfer or change control

Why join us?

You’ll have the opportunity to lead a skilled manufacturing team, shape how work is delivered and contribute to meaningful improvements across safety, quality and performance. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your leadership, ideas and commitment to developing others will make a visible difference.

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