Pharmaceutical Assembly Supervisor
Circa £35k
Permanent Mon- Thur #removed# & Fri #removed#

We are recruiting an experienced Pharmaceutical Assembly Supervisor to lead cleanroom operations for a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an individual with a strong background in GMP-regulated production, who enjoys driving quality, efficiency, and team performance within a highly controlled environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring assembly activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards, while supporting and developing a skilled cleanroom team.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise and coordinate daily cleanroom assembly operations in line with GMP and ISO 7 cleanroom requirements

* Lead, coach, and develop a team of assembly operatives, including training, performance management, and ongoing competency assessment

* Plan and monitor production schedules to ensure output targets are achieved without compromising quality or compliance

* Maintain accurate and auditable production, inspection, and compliance records using digital manufacturing systems

* Identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

* Ensure strict adherence to health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards at all times

* Investigate and resolve assembly or process issues to maintain smooth, uninterrupted production

Key Requirements

* Proven experience as an Assembly Supervisor, Team Leader, or similar within a pharmaceutical, cleanroom, or regulated manufacturing environment

* Strong leadership and people-management capability, with the confidence to lead by example on the shop floor

* Analytical and process-driven mindset, with experience implementing improvements

* Confident IT user, with experience of ERP/MRP systems, digital production records, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office

* Solid understanding of GMP, ISO standards, and cleanroom protocols

* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills

* Essential Experience

* 3-5+ years' experience in assembly and people leadership, including direct supervision in a cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environment

* Strong, hands-on knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies

* Experience working to ISO, GMP, or equivalent regulatory frameworks

* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, quality-critical production setting

* High level of competence in manufacturing documentation and compliance reporting