Head of Site Operations

Walker Cole International has been retained to search for a Head of Manufacturing Operations to join a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in England.

As the Head of Manufacturing Operations, you will oversee and lead a large operations function, taking responsibility for the delivery of the operational strategy and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities as the Head of Manufacturing Operations will be:

• Overall responsibility for all Operational functions (Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Planning and Warehouse)
• Setting annual site operational strategy, budget plans and owning delivery.
• Delivering operational excellence projects across the site.
• As the Head of Manufacturing Operations, you will lead capex projects for new and existing engineering requirements.
• Manage, coach and develop department heads across Operations.

The successful candidate for the Head of Manufacturing Operations position will demonstrate the following:

• Degree educated, Lean Six Sigma Black or Green belt would be highly desirable
• Pharmaceutical and / or consumer healthcare manufacturing expertise.
• Work experience leading manufacturing teams under GMP compliance
• Previous technical knowledge of oral solid dose, liquids or powders.

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