Technical Operations Manager
Southport, UK
up to £50,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Operations Manager to take full leadership of a Manufacturing Plant within a highly regulated pharmaceutical production environment. This role is a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Operations Director, and offers the chance to drive strategic and operational improvements across a critical part of the manufacturing process.

About the Role

This is a senior technical and operational management position, ideal for someone with a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing background, looking to take full ownership of plant performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will lead a skilled team of operators, technicians, and supervisors, overseeing day-to-day plant operations while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and regulatory compliance (MHRA, GMP, Home Office) are consistently met. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic insight, technical expertise, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operations of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure GMP compliance and uphold the highest quality standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshoot production issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Champion Lean principles and eliminate waste through process improvement.
• Lead investigations, CAPAs, and Change Control processes.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance plant capability and performance.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone with experience in a senior technical or operational management role within pharmaceutical manufacturing. You'll have a deep understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance, and dosage form production.

Essential:

• Proven leadership within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, MHRA regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Track record of process improvements, cost control, and team development.
• ERP/manufacturing systems and data-driven decision-making capability.

Desirable:

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related.
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Experience leading NPIs, validation, and facility upgrades.

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership role with significant scope and impact.
• Join a high-performing team within a secure and growing industry.
• Opportunity to shape and develop operational strategy and team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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