Job Title: Production Team Lead (Nightshift)
Description
We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded and expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, who are seeking a Production Team Lead – Packaging Operations to join their nightshift team in Craigavon.
This Production Team Lead – Packaging Operations role is responsible for leading packaging teams to ensure production schedules are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the successful Production Supervisor will drive operational excellence, people development, and client service delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a production leader looking to progress within a structured, quality-driven pharmaceutical setting.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
Excellent Total Package – £38,500 base + 33% shift premium (£51,205 total)
Regulated Manufacturing Environment – Pharmaceutical packaging operations
Leadership Role with Real Impact – People management, performance, and compliance ownership
The Role
Lead and manage packaging teams to deliver production targets in line with schedule and cost controls
Ensure full compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards
Drive high standards of client service and operational excellence
Manage daily rostering to ensure optimal resource utilisation
Conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and absence management
Anticipate and resolve packaging and manufacturing issues proactively
Support skills development and continuous improvement within the team
Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures
The Person
Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing
Strong knowledge of packaging and manufacturing operations
Proven ability to follow and enforce SOPs and work instructions
High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
Degree qualification and/or significant relevant experience
Confident managing performance, allocation of work, and people development
The Reward
£38,500 base salary
33% shift premium (Total package £51,205)
Annual bonus
Generous holiday allowance
Strong benefits package
Opportunity to contribute to products that support global healthcare
Shift Pattern: 21:30 – 06:00, Sunday to Thursday (Nightshift)
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Description
We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded and expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, who are seeking a Production Team Lead – Packaging Operations to join their nightshift team in Craigavon.
This Production Team Lead – Packaging Operations role is responsible for leading packaging teams to ensure production schedules are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the successful Production Supervisor will drive operational excellence, people development, and client service delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a production leader looking to progress within a structured, quality-driven pharmaceutical setting.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
Excellent Total Package – £38,500 base + 33% shift premium (£51,205 total)
Regulated Manufacturing Environment – Pharmaceutical packaging operations
Leadership Role with Real Impact – People management, performance, and compliance ownership
The Role
Lead and manage packaging teams to deliver production targets in line with schedule and cost controls
Ensure full compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards
Drive high standards of client service and operational excellence
Manage daily rostering to ensure optimal resource utilisation
Conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and absence management
Anticipate and resolve packaging and manufacturing issues proactively
Support skills development and continuous improvement within the team
Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures
The Person
Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing
Strong knowledge of packaging and manufacturing operations
Proven ability to follow and enforce SOPs and work instructions
High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
Degree qualification and/or significant relevant experience
Confident managing performance, allocation of work, and people development
The Reward
£38,500 base salary
33% shift premium (Total package £51,205)
Annual bonus
Generous holiday allowance
Strong benefits package
Opportunity to contribute to products that support global healthcare
Shift Pattern: 21:30 – 06:00, Sunday to Thursday (Nightshift)
WHJS1_NI
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