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Manufacturing

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Engineering Director

Location

NW England

Remuneration

Attractive six-figure remuneration inc. perf-related bonus & benefits package

Post Code

WA7 3GH

Closing date for application

2024-04-24

Barron Williams have been retained to deliver this key search and selection instruction for our client, a global leader in generic medicines and biopharmaceutical products. With an innovative portfolio, they have been developing and producing medicines for over a century and now have an impressive portfolio of over 3,000 products, one of the largest of any pharmaceutical company in the world, helping nearly 200 million people in 60 countries every day. Research and development of innovative medicines is key to their continued success, together with an uncompromising commitment to quality and compliance through each stage of the development and commercialisation process. With a global manufacturing network of over 50 sites in 33 countries, the Engineering function plays a crucial role in meeting their commitments to patients by ensuring the availability, functionality and reliability of production equipment and facilities. They continually monitor manufacturing processes to enable current and future production in a safe, quality-driven and cost-effective manner.

Our client is now seeking a first-class Director of Engineering for their manufacturing site in NW England as a key part of their plans to further develop particular global product markets, inc. the US & Europe. Leading the site Engineering team, you will take responsibility for all aspects of engineering, maintenance and facilities in supporting manufacturing operations, as a key member of the site senior leadership team. Your strategic responsibilities will include building a site Engineering Master Plan to provide the engineering roadmap for the next 5 years.

You will be an experienced pharmaceutical Engineering Quality professional with a demonstrable track record of effective leadership in similar manufacturing settings. Your experience will include GEP, facilities, utilities, process controls, relevant EHS as well as in the use of OPEX tools & principles, in the production of sterile products. This is a great opportunity to join a company that cares about its people and how they work together, providing fulfilling roles in producing essential medicines every day.

Job Title:                     Engineering Director

Location:                     NW England                 

Reports to:                   Site GM / Global Director of Engineering

Functional Reports:     Site Engineering Team   

Package:                      Attractive six-figure remuneration inc. perf-related bonus & benefits package

Key Deliverables:

  • Leadership – drive team performance to deliver against the site Engineering & Operations Plans.
  • People development – deliver critical Engineering capabilities by creating a high calibre talent pool
  • As part of the site SLT, work closely with the site GM to deliver the Sterile Operations Strategy
  • Lead your team in delivering against Engineering metrics, across production and packaging functions
  • Develop partnership-led relationships with the range of teams on site, supporting a single team culture
  • Manage risk, pro-actively plan and co-ordinate the achievement of site production and engineering KPI’s
  • Taking a holistic view of the business, create and execute an integrated Engineering Master Plan
  • Continually review Engineering processes and practices to reduce complexity and improve efficiency
  • Build strong and effective relationships with colleagues, external partners and suppliers 

Candidate Profile:

  • A suitably qualified pharmaceutical Engineering Director with relevant pharma manufacturing experience
  • Broad experience across production & packaging, maintenance, facilities and utilities.
  • Excellent leadership credentials, can lead and develop large, high performing specialist teams
  • Experience of the effective delivery of facilities within modern pharma (steriles) manufacturing settings
  • Relevant education in Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical etc, and/or Chemistry, Biochem etc
  • An engaging, determined and impactful senior Engineering professional, ready for their next challenge

Apply in confidence via contactus@barronwilliams.co.uk or contact Paul Barron 07949 299500 / paul.barron@barronwilliams.co.uk for a confidential exploratory discussion.

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Jonathan Robson

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“I have worked with Barron Williams as both a candidate and a client and my experience as both was excellent. As a candidate the attention to detail to match my skills and experience to a suitable role was detailed, thoughtful and showed they truly understood my requirements.”

Steve Lees

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“First time successful recruitment is a reflection of the time Barron Williams invests into its clients and correctly aligning the needs of the organisation. I would not hesitate to use them again.”

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Testimonials

Barron Williams helped me secure an executive position when I relocated back to the UK from the US. Their comms and professionalism throughout the recruitment process was impeccable, they listened and acted on my requirements in matching me to the right job. I would certainly recommend them.

Tom Shepherd

Sales & Marketing Director

“Barron Williams have delivered on every occasion I have called on their services to find senior professionals for strategic positions within our business.”

Kevin Rogers

President Sales & Marketing

“The Barron Williams team have worked successfully for us on a number of high profile projects and they have always succeeded in identifying and bringing forward candidates of the highest quality and spot on brief. The groundwork Barron Williams put into the briefing stage ensures wasted time and effort is avoided and we get the right people first time”.

Chris Hewitt

MD

‘‘Having known and worked with Paul on a number of occasions (both as a candidate and a client), I can say without doubt that Barron Williams are strongly positioned to be a high quality partner, who can offer a tailored and agile recruitment solution to any business, in any industry.’’

Amanda McLaren

MD

“Barron Williams is always my first call for our C-suite needs. The exceptional quality of the candidates speak volumes about each and every engagement with the Barron Williams team.”

Bernard Lim

Chair of the Board

“We had a very specific brief about the type of person we were looking for. We’re different to other companies in our sector so it was important that the people Barron Williams put in front of us were a clear cultural fit and quickly got what we were about. They listened to what we wanted and they found the right person for the COO role.”

Neil Parker

CEO

“It’s very hard to put into words what Barron Williams has done for me. First class in service and keeping in contact throughout the recruitment process. I was always responded to within 24 hours and the reply would always answer my question but more so to be then given additional help with regard to process and next steps in securing that job or an interview.”

Randhir Verma

Regional Sales Manager, UK & Europe

“A high profile charitable foundation for which I am a Trustee required a replacement FD at short notice. We were in the midst of the largest transformation project we’d ever undertaken worth +£20M. Barron Williams not only found someone who was ideally qualified; they also found someone who completely understood the culture of this very special organisation.”

James Ramsbotham CBE

Trustee

“Barron Williams assisted me throughout my own recruitment process. They gave me all the information that I needed, as well as tips that helped me prepare for some tricky interviews & assessments, I also received an insight into the clients’ culture and the longer term prospects with the company.”

Gerard Knight

Chief Operating Officer

“We have worked with Barron Williams on numerous key recruitment projects over the last few years. They understand our business and the importance of the balance between cultural fit and skills/experience when bringing candidates to us. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”

Martin Hill

Managing Director

“We’d discussed a couple of roles in the past that weren’t the right fit but in that time the Barron Williams team got to know me so when the right role came along, they already knew I was the right fit. It was that knowledge that enabled the recruitment process to be seamless and smooth for me and the company I eventually joined.”

David Downing

Chief Operating Officer

“Their understanding of our business & thorough approach to developing the brief, finding, screening & delivering high calibre candidates, means that they are always my first choice when looking for additions to our leadership team.”

Jonathan Robson

Managing Director

“We have worked very successfully with Barron Williams for a number of years in recruiting senior management within our portfolio businesses. We would have no hesitation in recommending Barron Williams for their excellent service, and partnership approach to the recruitment process.”

Graeme Nieman

Group Director

“I have worked with Barron Williams as both a candidate and a client and my experience as both was excellent. As a candidate the attention to detail to match my skills and experience to a suitable role was detailed, thoughtful and showed they truly understood my requirements.”

Steve Lees

Operations Director

“First time successful recruitment is a reflection of the time Barron Williams invests into its clients and correctly aligning the needs of the organisation. I would not hesitate to use them again.”

Roberta Barker

Director of Talent & OD

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