Process Leader (First Line Manager) - Sterile Production (Nights Monday to Thursday)

Process Leader (First Line Manager) - Sterile Production (Nights Monday to Thursday)

Location: Macclesfield

Permanent Nights - 38 hours per week

Introduction to role:

At AstraZeneca, we’re redefining what a bio-pharmaceutical company can achieve. Our innovative approach opens up new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Are you ready for an exciting challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If you're an experienced leader, this opportunity is perfect for you! Join us as a Production Manager - Nights upon Syringe Fill & Assembly at our sterile manufacturing plants on the expansive Macclesfield campus, where we're driving ambitious redevelopment grounded in Chemistry, Packing, and Complex Parenterals.

Accountabilities:

As a strong and confident leader, you'll manage a team of operators, ensuring the daily, weekly, and monthly performance of defined processes in terms of Safety, cGMP, Supply, Cost, and People. You'll navigate a highly regulated environment, adhering to relevant policies and procedures while guiding your team to do the same. Your responsibilities will include performance management activities, reviewing and approving process-related documentation, conducting SHE and Quality Deviation investigations, and driving process improvements using Lean Principles. Embrace new technology with a digital attitude to enhance performance and take initiative in leading improvements for your team.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proven leadership and people development experience.
• A Degree or equivalent experience in a Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or a Supply Chain related subject or equivalent practical work experience.
• Experience of working within a highly compliant or cGMP production environment.
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Proven application of Lean/Manufacturing Excellence principles, with the ability to lead process improvements and deliver business benefit in a highly regulated environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of working in a highly digital and automated environment, preferably with experience of electronic batch records.
• Experience in either formulation, filling, packaging, validation, technology transfer or change control.
• Experience in a Sterile/Clean Area or a Laboratory Environment.
• Experience of working within a unionised environment.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, four shifts per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

So, what’s next…

Are you already envisioning yourself in this role? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you

Date Posted

07-Aug-2025

Closing Date

19-Aug-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.