Within this role you will be responsible for leading and motivating the manufacturing team to deliver high-quality production. Supervise all manufacturing activities, monitor performance, allocate resources, ensure workflow meets packaging demands, maintain GMP compliance, and uphold product quality. Deputise for the Manufacturing Manager as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations (blending, sieving, granulation, compression, encapsulation) to meet production schedules.
• Ensure all batches are manufactured in compliance with approved BPRs, cGMP standards, SOPs, MHRA guidelines, and company safety policies.
• Allocate tasks, manage workflow, and monitor operator performance to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to professional standards.
• Maintain inspection-ready manufacturing areas with high housekeeping standards and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Review batch documentation in real time to prevent errors; ensure accurate, timely completion of all records, deviations, and CAPA implementation.
• Lead investigations into incidents and deviations, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate closely with QA, QC, Packaging, Engineering, Planning, and other departments to maintain product quality and resolve operational issues.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and train Operators and Senior Operators; conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.
• Manage team discipline, attendance, and adherence to operational and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, recommending process optimizations and equipment upgrades to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure production equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and available for use; coordinate maintenance and change control activities with Engineering.
• Represent the department professionally to auditors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform operational duties as required to meet deadlines or cover staff absences, demonstrating a positive, “can-do” leadership approach.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure correct storage, handling, and traceability of materials.
• Ensure full compliance and adherence with all company policies, procedures, guidelines and SOP’s.
• Undertake other duties that are commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience supervising pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with GMP/cGMP compliance, batch documentation, deviations, and CAPA implementation.
• Experience managing and developing manufacturing teams, including training and performance reviews.
• Track record of collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet production and quality targets.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising operational processes.
• Exposure to high-volume production, maintaining quality, compliance, and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certified in cGMP/GMP and familiar with MHRA requirements
• Health & Safety and Quality Assurance certifications desirable