Associate Production Manager 12 Month SecondmentFixed Term Contract

Associate Production Manager - 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract

Location: Macclesfield UK

Competitive salary and benefits

Opening date: 06/02/2026

Closing date: midnight 22/02/2026

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and develop your supervisory skills Join us at AstraZeneca where you can make a meaningful difference to patients lives. With science at its heart our work is about transforming breakthroughs in the lab into transformative medicines for the worlds most complex diseases. We are currently looking for an Associate Production Manager to join our Operations team at our largest UK campus in Macclesfield. This is a day role Monday to Friday no shifts.

Accountabilities:

As an Associate Production Manager you will work alongside existing Production Managers to gain proficiency in manufacturing processes such as formulation manufacturing filling and packaging. You will also gain experience in supporting processes such as deviation management and implementation of Manufacturing Excellence. You will be responsible for driving the day-to-day performance of defined processes in terms of adherence to plan operational standards cost asset cGMP and safety (SHE).

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Experience of GMP manufacturing
• A Science/Engineering degree or relevant practical work experience
• Passionate about developing coaching and leadership skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and problem solving
• Can demonstrate the ability to successfully contribute to teams and/or lead others in a matrix environment e.g. in projects team meetings or improvement work.
• Able to demonstrate activities undertaken in order to develop self.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge and application of SHE principles.
• Experience of FDA / cGMP or other regulated quality system.
• Experience of working within a highly compliant or cGMP environment Clean/sterile
• Experience within pharmaceutical operational or Chemistry/Micro based roles
• Proven leadership and people development experience
• Familiarity with digital platforms to improve performance
• Experience in implementing lean principles

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work five days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca we re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning growth and development.

Interested Come and join our journey!

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