AstraZeneca
Associate Production Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment
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Associate Production Manager - 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract
Location: Macclesfield, UK
Competitive Salary And Benefits
Opening date: 30/03/2026
Closing date: midnight 12/04/2026
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 world’s 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).
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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 medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work five days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
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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. There’s 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!
Date Posted
06-Jul-2026
Closing Date
20-Jul-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
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