Head of Manufacturing - Bracknell, United Kingdom - Cranleigh STEM

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A Head of Manufacturing opportunity has become available at our diagnostics manufacturing client.

The main purpose of this role is to manage all analytical, dispensing and manufacturing processes within manufacturing of ELISA plates, conjugates, diluents and other intermediates.

As such, it is highly desirable that this person has previous experience in another ELISA manufacturing company. As a leadership figure, you must also have previous experience in a management role. This is an on-site role, Monday - Friday. This is a unique opportunity to join the senior leadership team of an exciting and growing business.


Duties
Leadership of manufacturing, analytical and dispensing teams.

Membership of the site management team.

Evolution of manufacturing processes and procedures to support business growth.

  • Delivery of approved, manufactured intermediates within target timeframes.
Monitoring and reporting of departmental.

  • Resource planning in line with business growth and performance.
Manage inventory availability and accuracy in line with product demand.

  • Develop department strategy to achieve business growth targets.
Work closely with internal and external business stakeholders.

Identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the teams.

  • Support in annual budget preparation.
Ensure all production facilities are well maintained, and equipment serviced.

  • Ensure all activities within manufacturing operate safely and within ISO9001 guidelines.
Appropriate use of the QMS and associated documents to ensure compliance during manufacture.

  • Present to senior leadership as required.
To perform any other duties as required by the business.


Experience & Education Required

  • Minimum of 5 years in the manufacturing group of a life science business (ELISA experience highly desirable)
  • Minimum of 3 years within a management role.
  • Experience in the use of ERP systems in an operational environment (required).
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Powerpoint, Teams, Excel, Word).
  • Understanding of GMP/GLP.
  • Understanding of managing production efficiencies.
  • Ability to be methodical, conscientious, organized and show attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead, guide direct team members in departmental procedures as required by the business.
  • Good communication at all levels and time management skills.
  • Adaptability to plan and to work with change.
  • To maintain a high level of integrity, motivation, and reliability in all work.
  • To be decisive where needed, display decision making skills, provide relevant guidance, mentoring and leadership of the team.
  • Adaptable, proactive, and flexible to change.

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