Pharmaceutical Assembly Supervisor
Circa £35k
Permanent Mon- Thur 7.00-16.00 & Fri 7.00-13.00
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