Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Operations Performance Lead
Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company's success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
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At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
With a recent 24 million investment in the site and a further 86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment? Ipsen is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Performance Lead to champion Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Continuous Improvement across our production and maintenance of the different sites. This role is pivotal in optimising performance, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production performance reviews and optimize KPIs including OEE, yield, and equipment utilisation across all sites
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, implementing TPM pillars across the sites
• Champion Lean principles such as 5S, Kaizen, and SMED to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, EHS, Data Integrity, and Validation standards.
• Mentor cross-functional teams in Lean and TPM methodologies to build internal capability.
• Provide strategic insights and reporting to senior management, supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer or similar within the pharma industry
• Knowledge and experience of using Lean principles to improve line performance and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Hands on experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives and projects

If you're a performance-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence, apply now and help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing at Ipsen.
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IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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