Manufacturing Supervisor

Company: Pioneer Selection
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: £42,000 – £45,000

Shift: Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm)

Job Role

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 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

Requirements

Non‑Negotiable

  • Supervisory or leadership experience within a pharmaceutical or GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
  • 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

  • Engineering or pharmaceutical qualification (Level3 or equivalent).
  • Experience supporting audits and cross‑functional collaboration with QA, QC, Engineering, and Production Planning teams.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Working for a stable and well‑established pharmaceutical manufacturer.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026