Production Team Leader
Location: Wrexham, North Wales
Function: Manufacturing
Reporting to: Production Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a Production Team Leader to join our Manufacturing team in Wrexham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to lead a team within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring manufacturing activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with quality standards. You will lead, coach and develop a team of production colleagues while driving operational performance, continuous improvement and a positive workplace culture.
Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Operational Excellence and other support functions, you will play a key role in delivering production targets and supporting site objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, motivate and support a high-performing production team.
- Conduct regular performance and development conversations.
- Coach and mentor team members to build skills, capability and confidence.
- Identify training and development needs and support employee growth.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative and accountable team environment.
Production Operations
- Ensure manufacturing activities are completed safely and in line with production plans.
- Coordinate resources effectively to achieve production targets.
- Work closely with Engineering teams to support maintenance, calibration and validation activities.
- Monitor operational performance and contribute to improving productivity, quality and efficiency.
- Escalate and help resolve operational issues to minimise disruptions.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and site procedures.
- Support the review of manufacturing documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure deviations, incidents and quality issues are appropriately recorded, investigated and addressed.
- Maintain a strong inspection-ready culture across the manufacturing area.
- Promote adherence to all quality systems and regulatory requirements.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example.
- Ensure all team members follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Support risk assessments, investigations and corrective actions where required.
- Ensure colleagues have appropriate training, equipment and resources to work safely.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
- Support operational excellence initiatives and improvement projects.
- Use structured problem-solving techniques to investigate issues and identify sustainable solutions.
- Encourage continuous improvement ideas from across the team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong working relationships across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and support functions.
- Support effective communication between departments to deliver business objectives.
- Share knowledge, best practice and lessons learned to improve overall performance.
About You
We're looking for a people-focused leader with manufacturing experience who enjoys developing teams and driving operational excellence.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience leading or supervising teams within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of GMP principles and quality management systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activities effectively.
- Experience supporting operational performance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device or other regulated manufacturing sectors.
- Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing environments.
- Experience with isolator or RABS technology.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of SAP, MRP systems or similar manufacturing systems.
- Basic knowledge of microbiology within a manufacturing setting.
Qualifications
- Qualification in a scientific, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Further leadership, operational excellence or continuous improvement qualifications would be advantageous.
What You'll Bring
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Commitment to quality, safety and compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes.
- The ability to develop people and create high-performing teams.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a global pharmaceutical organisation.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.
