Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please see below our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Senior Production Manager

Senior Production Managers lead the day-to-day and strategic oversight of manufacturing operations in pharmaceutical, biotech, or cell & gene therapy environments. They are responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality products in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing GMP-compliant production teams – Ensuring all manufacturing activities adhere to regulatory standards (MHRA, FDA, EMA) and internal SOPs.

  • Leading production planning and resource allocation – Managing schedules, batch priorities, and materials availability to meet demand and minimize downtime.

  • Driving continuous improvement – Using Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce deviations, and enhance efficiency.

  • Managing team performance and development – Recruiting, training, and mentoring production staff, while fostering a culture of accountability and safety.

  • Collaborating across functions – Working closely with QA, QC, engineering, supply chain, and validation teams to ensure seamless operations.

Candidates typically have strong GMP knowledge, experience leading multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to manage complex tech transfers or scale-up projects.

Berkshire

The Royal County of Berkshire is a county in south east England to the west of London.    Major towns in Berkshire include Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury and Windsor.  The area along Thames Valley or M4 corridor which includes Reading, Bracknell and Newbury has the highest concentration of technology companies in the UK, the county is also home to numerous pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences companies ranging from start-ups to global corporations.   For sports fans Berkshire is home to Reading town FC, London Irish RC and several famous race courses including Windsor, Newbury, Marlow and Ascot, the latter hosting the world famous Royal Meeting in June each year.

Famous people born in Berkshire:  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Ricky Gervais, comedian