Lead Production Supervisor

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Wales seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee aseptic medicine manufacturing. Responsibilities include team leadership, regulatory compliance, and product development, with a focus on quality service. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and an understanding of GMP regulations. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working approach

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams within a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of GMP, GCP, GDP, and related regulations.
• Ability to manage and develop staff training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team involved in the aseptic manufacture of medicines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations.
• Manage clinical governance and enhance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Risk Management (QRM)

Clean room operations

Communication (Welsh/English)

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to oversee the planning and coordination of a team involved in the aseptic manufacture of medicines. The role will involve working as a key member of the Senior Production Team to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will manage clinical governance and clean room operations, using data-driven insights to enhance processes, products, and equipment. They will play a pivotal role in developing new products and processes through Quality Risk Management (QRM) and Quality by Design (QBD) principles.

The role includes leading clinical training and professional development initiatives, with a focus on anticipating future service needs, particularly in workforce and training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The role will involve leading on the strategic planning within a specialist production area to support the manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines under the MHRA Manufacturer’s “Specials” License, with a focus on delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service across Wales.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Production Supervisors and Operators engaged in the manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines, ensuring compliance with GMP, GCP, GDP, and other statutory regulations including Health and Safety, COSHH, IR(ME)R, and The Human Medicines Regulations.
• Line manage Senior Production Supervisors and support their team leadership responsibilities.
• Lead on the recruitment and selection processes, promoting inclusive access to the service.
• Identify and coordinate training needs for staff, trainees, and students in response to service changes.
• Manage the development of new products and work within an interdisciplinary team to design processes.
• Interpret and communicate complex technical and clinical information to support service standards and SOP development
• Ensure regulatory compliance through risk management, validation, and quality system improvements.
• Manage procurement, stock control, and equipment maintenance, including high-risk material
• Engage with multidisciplinary colleagues to propose and implement changes to policy relating to their specialist area.

About us and Benefits

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit the nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Contact details

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rhys Hamer, Job title: Head of Production, Email: [e-mail]

Jan Wines, Production Lead, [e-mail]