Director of Manufacturing

Job Title: Director of Manufacturing

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and drive excellence in manufacturing operations? We're seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our Compounding strategy and elevate our manufacturing team to new heights of success. If you're passionate about driving efficiency, ensuring quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this is the role for you.,

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals. Set production targets, optimize resource allocation, and identify opportunities for process improvement.


• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, and inventory management. Ensure smooth, efficient production processes in compliance with quality standards.


• Quality Control: Establish and maintain quality control systems to meet or exceed customer expectations. Implement quality assurance procedures, conduct inspections, and address quality issues promptly.


• Cost Management: Monitor and control manufacturing costs while maintaining quality and delivery timelines. Identify cost-saving initiatives and drive efficiency improvements.


• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the manufacturing team, setting performance expectations, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.


• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Develop and enforce safety protocols, conduct audits, and promote a safe working environment.


• Supplier and Vendor Management: Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials. Act as a senior escalation point for quality and supply issues.


• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes. Implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles to optimize productivity.


• Stakeholder Relationships: Develop strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and industry partners, to add value to Compounding operations.
  
  Strong leadership and management skills.


• Experience in driving change and innovation in a regulated environment.


• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.


• Strong background in CI Methodologies


• Analytical and strategic thinking.


• Budget and financial management expertise.


• Lean manufacturing background preferred.


• Previous leadership experience in Compounding or GMP environment.


If you're ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing team to success and drive innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, apply now to join our dynamic team!

At LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond.

Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

• Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Performance Bonus: Benefit from our company bonus scheme


• Ongoing Training and Development: Outstanding training & development programmes


• Refer a Friend Bonus: Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus


• Employee Assistance Programme: Receive full support through our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app


• Rewarding Discounts: Save money with savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal