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Manufacturing Manager – Cambridge, United Kingdom
As Manufacturing Manager here at Illumina in Cambridge, you will lead the day-to-day operations of our GMP manufacturing within a synthetic chemistry environment. This pivotal role ensures that production processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our strategic goals. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development, while guiding high-performing teams to deliver excellence in safety, quality, and output. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing at Illumina and contribute to our mission of unlocking the power of the genome.
Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!
Why You
You bring considerable experience in GMP manufacturing, ideally within ISO 13485 and FDA CFR Part 820 environments, and a deep understanding of organic synthesis. Your leadership style is collaborative and empowering, with a proven ability to guide high-performance teams in a fast-paced, regulated setting. You’re passionate about quality and continuous improvement, with a strong grasp of GDP principles and a “right first time” mindset.
You’ll be comfortable working with a range of lab and production equipment, including reactors, HPLCs, and spectrophotometers. Your background includes transitioning processes from R&D to manufacturing, and you’re adept at planning, scheduling, and inventory control. Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), EDMS, and Lean or Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt certification a plus) will set you up for success.
Key Responsibilities Include
Production Leadership & Compliance
- Lead GMP manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery
- Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance, supporting validation plans and protocols
- Ensure accurate batch records and inventory compliance
Team Management & Development
- Guide High-Performance Work Teams with clear goals, schedules, and performance metrics
- Recruit, train, and develop staff, fostering cross-training and flexibility
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with EH&S, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development
- Support New Product Introduction and Technology Transfer projects
- Lead business reviews and provide operational updates to senior leadership
Operational Planning & Improvement
- Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and inventory management
- Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and simplify processes
- Develop and maintain work instructions, routings, and BOMs
Performance Monitoring & Issue Resolution
- Monitor KPIs and implement improvements where needed
- Lead investigations and resolve non-conformances and CAPAs through technical evaluations
What Can You Expect
Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated – they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits programme. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.
INDEUR
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact
[email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
