Assembly Supervisor

Pertemps Derby; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer seeks an experienced Pharmaceutical Assembly Supervisor to oversee cleanroom operations in Nottingham. This role requires strong leadership to manage assembly teams and ensure compliance with GMP and ISO standards. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, maintaining production records, and implementing continuous improvements to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in regulated manufacturing and a problem-solving mindset, ensuring the highest quality standards in production.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assembly Supervisor or similar in a cleanroom environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Analytical mindset focused on process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleanroom assembly operations in line with GMP standards.
• Lead and develop assembly operatives through training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pharmaceutical Assembly Supervisor

Circa £35k

Permanent Mon- Thur & Fri

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