Team Manager – Production (Day and Night Shifts)

Unlock Your Leadership Potential as a Production Team Manager at AstraZeneca in Speke, Liverpool

Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for driving operational excellence in a high-stakes manufacturing environment? AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Production Team Manager to join their innovative team in Speke, Liverpool. This permanent role offers a compelling opportunity to lead and develop a team, directly contributing to the delivery of life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

This position operates on a unique and well-structured shift pattern: 4 days on followed by 4 days off, alternating between 2-day shifts (06:00-18:00) and 2-night shifts (18:00-06:00). This provides a balanced approach to work and personal life, allowing for extended periods of rest and rejuvenation.

Key Advantages for Aspiring Candidates:

• Impactful Role: Directly influence the production of vital medicines, making a tangible difference to global patient health.
• Career Development: AstraZeneca is committed to your growth, offering phenomenal training and development opportunities, including personal learning plans and the chance to develop a team development strategy aligned with broader company objectives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private healthcare, a generous holiday allowance, and a suite of other attractive employee benefits designed to support your well-being.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that embraces new ways of working, cutting-edge methods, and cross-functional collaboration to push the boundaries of what's possible in biopharmaceuticals.
• Structured Shift Pattern: The 4-on/4-off schedule, encompassing both day and night shifts, offers a predictable rhythm that can be advantageous for work-life integration.
• Commitment to Inclusivity: AstraZeneca fosters an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone feels they belong and can bring their full potential to work.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Leadership Experience: This role requires demonstrable experience in managing large teams within a manufacturing setting, including hands-on performance and absence management.
• Regulatory Acumen: A strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) requirements within a regulated industry is essential.
• Operational Excellence Focus: Candidates should have experience in implementing Lean practices and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and a "Right First Time From Me" ethos.
• Problem-Solving & Compliance: The ability to lead investigations into deviations, excursions, and incidents, while ensuring accurate documentation and timely procedure reviews, is critical.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and influencing skills are necessary to effectively manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and collaborate across various levels and departments.
• Adaptability to Shifts: A willingness and ability to thrive within a rotating days and nights shift pattern is fundamental to success in this role.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to a mission that truly matters. If you are ready to take on a leadership challenge within a world-class organization that values its people and their contributions, explore this exciting prospect at AstraZeneca.