GMP Operations Manager

• Lead and motivate a team of operations staff to achieve operational goals and strategic objectives
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Compounding area ensuring team and individual compliance with procedures and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process and improve performance, ensuring on time delivery to our patients
• Analyze and report on key benchmarks at management reviews
• Act as Production Approver for investigations, nonconformance reports, including internal /external auditors and regulators
• Develops capacity plan for the department and ensures adherence to regulatory expectations
• Develop budget for the department and ensure adherence to budget
• In collaboration with the training team, develop and put into action a comprehensive training plan to ensure production goals are met
• Develop the Team Leader group and develop a robust succession plan for the department
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects with the objective of achieving quality, reliability, and cost improvements
• Foster a positive culture and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and employee development
• Drive results and meet deadlines under a tight timeline and changing priorities
• Review and approve SOPs and specifications as they apply
• Set performance standards and drive accountability and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management

• 4 – 6 years’ experience in a leadership role/function
• Proven knowledge of applicable procedures, specifications, regulations and standards
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of consistently meeting results
• Proven ability to manage/supervise a large and diverse team of employees
• Proven knowledge or experience in applicable regulations and standards e.g. EU GMP Annex 1 particularly in relation to aseptic manufacturing environments
• Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Management and Six Sigma is a plus
• English minimum equivalent to RQF Grade 2, EQF Grade 3 or SCQF Grade 5
• Bachelor’s degree (life science, business management or engineering) or equivalent experience required
• Competency in financial analysis and budget management
• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams, make decisions and guide the organisation toward operational goals
• Excellent organisational skills for managing tasks, coordinating resources, and ensuring smooth operations within the organisation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration with other Compounding functions
• Drives results, constantly seeking ways to accelerate performance, using data driven decision making
• Strives for simplicity, uses critical thinking and has a willingness to embrace lessons learned
• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer -centric solutions
• Acts with pace, takes the initiative and infuses their team with a sense of urgency to solve problems and take ownership

Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Management and Six Sigma is a plus

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance