Manufacturing Workflow and Quality Lead - £36,395 p.a. + benefits

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based onsite in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas., The Science, Research and Innovations Group (SR&I) delivers public health impact, world leading innovation, and a unique proposition via an ambitious Science Strategy which will balance innovation against sustainability and affordability. It is divided into 6 sub-groups, Innovation Accelerator, Clinical Investigations and Trials, Research and Development, Standards Lifecycle, Control Testing, and Quality Assurance and Health and Safety.
This role is in the Market Analysis, Manufacturing and Logistics team, within the Standards Lifecycle Function.
What’s the role?
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Manufacturing related activities, thereby ensuring production schedules are being met. This will include but not limited to supervising the workflow through delegation and assigning tasks to the Co-Ordinators. Furthermore, working with the Manufacturing Manager and Senior Manufacturing Engineer to overcome daily troubleshooting, and identifying areas of improvement within the process line., + Assist Manufacturing Manager in production scheduling of fills and organising daily operational activities based on changing priorities. Act as a point of contact for the Co-Ordinators to manage issues and bottlenecks to maintain smooth operations.
+ Checking of Manufacturing Production Records, training records and competence of Manufacturing team to ensure resources are available to meet production needs. Also, deputising for Manufacturing Manager when they are absent from site.
+ Coaching and mentoring of Manufacturing Co-Ordinator team to encourage learning, growth and best practices to achieve a motivated, high performing team.
+ Monitor Anomalies/Non-conformances/Complaints: review and report on work concessions’, non-conforming product, and other anomalous events. Review corrective/preventative actions and their effectiveness across MML functions.
+ Be responsible for overseeing the ISO9001/13485 activities within the Manufacturing department by taking responsibility for owning, writing, revising and implementing SOPs, and risk assessments for Manufacturing activities
+ Accurately process biological materials using several different manufacturing lines. Perform quality control testing and ensure product manufacturing documentation is maintained to appropriate standards., + Online application form, including a supporting statement that assesses how you meet the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
+ Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
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+ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Biological Science and/or Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
+ Strong working knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
+ Demonstrable experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality control laboratory environment.
+ Experience in running small teams and managing workflow in a Manufacturing environment.
+ The ability to establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, collaborating with them to share information, resources and support., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Alongside your salary of £36,395, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £10,543 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
+ Privilege Leave: 1 day
+ Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
+ Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
+ Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
+ Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on
+ Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
+ Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
+ Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
+ Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
+ Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
+ On-going learning and development