Senior Production Manager

Ref: AS7754198

Braunton, Devon

£95,000

• Permanent
• Lean Manufacturing Leadership
• GMP Compliance
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the candidate

A seasoned production leader with over eight years’ experience across pharmaceutical, biotech and consumer health manufacturing environments. They have managed mid-sized production operations, led teams of around 40 people and built a strong reputation for improving performance through lean manufacturing, clear processes and data-led decision making.

They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks. Based in Braunton, Devon, they would bring a practical, collaborative and quality-focused approach to a senior production environment, particularly where GMP compliance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement are key priorities.

What makes them great?

• Proven Efficiency Improvements: Led a lean initiative that reduced waste by around 20% and improved overall equipment effectiveness within a mid-sized manufacturing facility.
• Quality & Compliance Focus: Worked closely with quality and regulatory teams to support GMP standards, contributing to around a 15% reduction in audit findings.
• Stronger Production Consistency: Developed and implemented operating procedures that improved consistency and helped reduce cycle times by around 10%.

Areas of expertise

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Strong background in regulated production settings, with hands-on experience supporting GMP compliance, quality standards and safe manufacturing practices.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Experienced in using lean principles, process optimisation and data insights to improve productivity, reduce waste and strengthen operational performance.
• Team Leadership: Confident leading production teams, developing standard operating procedures and working cross-functionally with quality, regulatory and development teams.