Lead Production Operator — PM Shift, Drive Output & Quality

Proactive Technical Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Aylesbury is seeking a Production Supervisor/Lead Operator on PM shifts. You will lead a designated production line, ensuring safe, compliant operation and delivery of daily targets for output and quality.

You will work hands-on with the team, ensure SOPs and GMP standards, maintain documentation, coach operatives, and support training while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production line or shift in a regulated environment.
• Strong literacy in GMP, SOPs and Health & Safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop a team while meeting targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operatives to ensure smooth run of the production line.
• Deliver daily KPIs for output, quality, efficiency, downtime and waste.
• Set up machinery and perform routine line and equipment checks.
• Monitor production flow and escalate issues to the Shift Manager.
• Record in-process quality checks and maintain batch records.
• Ensure SOPs, GMP, Health & Safety and hygiene standards are followed.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Act as a first point of contact for operatives and provide direction and coaching.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.
• Identify non-conformances and support investigations where required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised production area.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support trials and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality focus

Problem-solving

Time management

Team motivation

Tools

GMP knowledge

SOP familiarity

MS Office

Job description

Proactive Global in Aylesbury is seeking a Production Supervisor/Lead Operator on PM shifts. You will lead a designated production line, ensuring safe, compliant operation and delivery of daily targets for output and quality.

You will work hands-on with the team, ensure SOPs and GMP standards, maintain documentation, coach operatives, and support training while driving continuous improvement.