Director Manufacturing
AstraZeneca · Macclesfield, UK
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks a Director of Manufacturing for its Macclesfield site to lead a multi-disciplinary team overseeing production, material utilization, and inventory management. The role requires driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing budgets while fostering lean processes and sustainable practices.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Significant manufacturing and supply chain experience
- Aseptic or sterile manufacturing background
- Proven leadership experience motivating teams and delivering organizational objectives
- Cross-functional team leadership and project management in regional environments
- Budgetary and resource management planning experience
- Strategic thinking with negotiation and collaboration skills
What you'll be doing
- Lead multi-disciplinary team and oversee all process execution within assigned boundaries
- Manage production performance, material utilization, and inventory in process
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, SHE, SOX, and business procedures; maintain operating licenses
- Manage financial budgets, people resources, and stakeholder relationships
- Contribute to site and EMEA leadership strategy and decision-making
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