Job Description
We are seeking a Production Manager who is passionate about sustainability to lead our operations in a fast-paced environment.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Leading a team of technicians and overseeing the management of inventory and building supplier relationships.
* Coordinating all fermentation activities, including troubleshooting, media preparation, and sourcing of microbiological agents.
* Managing health and safety activities, including risk assessments and COSHH forms.
* Maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO standard and managing internal and external laboratory audits.
* Developing and maintaining customer relationships and managing budgets and billing activities.
This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in coordinating pilot scale fermentation activities.
Requirements and Qualifications
* A Master's degree in Microbiology or related field, with 2+ years of industrial experience in pilot scale bacterial, yeast and fungal fermentation.
Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field, with 5+ years of industrial experience in pilot scale bacterial, yeast and fungal fermentation.
Experience should include direct experience in laboratory and people management, customer relationship management, and computer skills including databases, excel, word and statistical packages.
Key Skills and Experience
* Hands-on experience of Fermentation (Bacterial, yeast and fungal), gained within an industrial or commercial setting.
* Strong microbiology skills and practical experience in the use of bench-top and pilot scale bioreactors.
* Good communication and documentation skills, and experience in working with SOPs and lab quality management.
* Ability to troubleshoot issues and think outside the box, and a strong focus on quality control and procedures for consistent material release.
* Experience in working with sub contracted suppliers of microbiological materials and a team player who is used to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.