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.
The East of England
The East of England (aka East Anglia) is one of the nine official regions of England. It consists of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Major towns and cities in the East of England include Bedford, Bishop’s Stortford, Borehamwood, Cambridge, Colchester, Harlow, Ipswich, Leighton Buzzard, Huntingdon, Luton, Norwich, Peterborough, Stevenage, and Watford.
The East of England region has a strong history of industrial and scientific innovation and success, examples of which include the first heart transplant in the UK and the discovery of the structure of DNA. There are numerous science parks in and around Cambridge which are home to biotech, life science and clinical research companies. The proliferation of high technology companies has led to the area being dubbed “Silicon Fen”. Logistics is also a major employer in the region thanks to Luton and Stansted airports and the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe.
Famous people born in the East of England region: Ralph Fiennes, actor and Jamie Oliver, TV chef
