Head of Manufacturing Operations

1 week ago


Eastern England, United Kingdom Walker Cole International Full time

Walker Cole International has been retained to search for a Head of Manufacturing Operations to join a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in England.


As the Head of Manufacturing Operations, you will oversee and lead a large operations function, taking responsibility for the delivery of the operational strategy and continuous improvement.



Your responsibilities as the Head of Manufacturing Operations will be:


  • Overall responsibility for all Operational functions (Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Planning and Warehouse)
  • Setting annual site operational strategy, budget plans and owning delivery.
  • Delivering operational excellence projects across the site.
  • As the Head of Manufacturing Operations, you will lead capex projects for new and existing engineering requirements.
  • Manage, coach and develop department heads across Operations.



The successful candidate for the Head of Manufacturing Operations position will demonstrate the following:


  • Degree educated, Lean Six Sigma Black or Green belt would be highly desirable
  • Pharmaceutical and / or consumer healthcare manufacturing expertise.
  • Work experience leading manufacturing teams under GMP compliance
  • Previous technical knowledge of oral solid dose, liquids or powders.



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