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.

Redhill 

Redhill is a town in Surrey, in the South East region of England.   Redhill is located close to Reigate and approximately 20 miles south of Central London.  Other towns and cities within easy reach of Redhill include Crawley which is 10 miles away, Guildford 25 miles, Horsham 20 miles and Sevenoaks 30 miles.  Redhill is only 4 miles from the M25 and has mainline train services into London Victoria and London Bridge which makes it prime commuter land.   London Gatwick airport is just over 6 miles away opening up easy access to international business and holiday travel.  Although Redhill itself is not a particularly attractive town, it is surrounded by located is the picturesque Surrey countryside including the North Downs, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offer great walking and cycling opportunities and numerous country pubs.

Famous people from Redhill include: Nick Hornby, writer (Fever Pitch, About a Boy and High Fidelity) and Chris Robshaw, former England rugby captain