Manufacturing Supervisor in St Albans, Hertfordshire

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

Job Title – Manufacturing Supervisor
Location – St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary – £42,000 – £45,000
Shift – Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm)

Job Role of the Manufacturing Supervisor.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to join a well-established UK pharmaceutical manufacturer operating from a modern, state-of-the-art GMP facility in Hertfordshire. Following continued growth and internal movement, the company is looking to strengthen its manufacturing leadership team with a motivated and hands-on supervisor.

In this role, you will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager and lead a manufacturing team of approximately 15 operators. You will be responsible for overseeing daily production activities while ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will also deputise for the Manufacturing Manager when required.

You will coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations including blending, granulation, compression, and encapsulation processes, ensuring all activities are completed in line with cGMP, SOPs, MHRA requirements, approved batch records, and site safety procedures. The position also involves monitoring production performance, managing workflow, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing department.

Sector – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Manufacturing Supervisor
Supervisory or leadership experience within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Requirements for the Manufacturing Supervisor.
Experience leading and developing production teams within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cGMP standards, SOPs, and MHRA requirements.
Experience managing deviations, investigations, and CAPA processes.
Confident communication, leadership, and team management skills.

Desirable Requirements for the Manufacturing Supervisor.
Engineering or pharmaceutical qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).
Experience supporting audits and cross-functional collaboration with QA, QC, Engineering, and Production Planning teams.

The Manufacturing Supervisor will benefit from:
Working for a stable and well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Competitive salary package of £42,000 – £45,000 depending on experience.
Monday to Friday working hours (8am – 4pm) supporting work-life balance.
28 days holiday (inclusive), pension scheme, and bonus opportunities.
Long-term career progression within a growing GMP manufacturing environment.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

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