Responsibilities
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1. Support the set-up from planning through to start-up.
2. Assist with facility layout, equipment installation, commissioning, and initial validation activities.
3. Coordinate day-to-day activities with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers during site set-up.
4. Check that utilities, systems, and processes are operating correctly and meet GMP and regulatory requirements.
5. Monitor production performance and help address downtime, bottlenecks, and issues.
6. Provide hands-on technical support for equipment and manufacturing processes.
7. Promote preventative maintenance and practical problem-solving on the shop floor.
8. Promote a strong safety-first culture across all site activities.
9. Work with Quality to support audits, validations, and ongoing compliance.
10. Support recruitment, training, and supervision of production and site staff.
11. Lead from the floor with a hands-on approach, especially during start-up and ramp-up.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using practical, structured approaches.
Experience and Qualifications:
13. Experience in manufacturing, operations, or supervisory role within a regulated environment.
14. Exposure to site start-ups, commissioning, or facility expansion is desirable.
15. Technical or engineering background with a hands-on approach to equipment and processes.
16. Working knowledge of GMP standards, ideally ISO .
17. Experience supervising or supporting manufacturing teams.
18. Organised, practical, and proactive with good problem-solving skills.
19. Clear communicator, comfortable working with operators, engineers, and support teams.
Disclaimer
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.