Manufacturing Supervisor, Dispensary

Dechra Limited; Skipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Headspace wellbeing app

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Pet food discounts

Free fruit Mondays

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Dechra Limited is seeking a Dispensary Supervisor for our Skipton manufacturing site. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure raw materials and packaging components move efficiently, and maintain high standards of inventory accuracy and GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvements, and a strong safety culture. You will communicate with colleagues at all levels, drive performance, and develop your team to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people in a warehouse, dispensary, manufacturing or similarly regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels and solve problems proactively.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and effective time management are essential.
• Experience in a GMP environment is essential; knowledge of warehouse operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to dispensing and packaging supply plan.
• On-time, in-full delivery to manufacturing and packing.
• Inventory accuracy.
• Budget & financial objectives.
• Hazard reporting.
• Departmental goal of zero overdue CAPA's, deviations and change controls.
• Paperwork right first time with zero errors.

Skills

People leadership

Inventory management

Problem solving

Communication

GMP knowledge

Oracle systems

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll work closely with colleagues across manufacturing and supply chain functions, helping to keep products moving safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP requirements. You'll develop and coach your team, drive performance, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and identify opportunities to improve how we work. Whether it's leading daily team briefings, managing stock accuracy or implementing smarter processes, you'll have a genuine opportunity to make a difference.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with experience leading people in a warehouse, dispensary, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment. You'll be comfortable managing processes, maintaining inventory control and promoting a strong safety culture. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who can communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels, solve problems proactively and bring people together to achieve shared goals.

Experience in a GMP environment is essential; experience with Oracle systems and knowledge of warehouse operations would be advantageous. Attention to detail, accuracy and effective time management will be key to success in this role.

GMP-related responsibilities

• Adherence to dispensing and packaging supply plan
• On-time, in-full delivery to manufacturing and packing
• Inventory accuracy
• Budget & financial objectives
• Hazard reporting
• Departmental goal of zero overdue CAPA's, deviations and change controls
• Paperwork right first time with zero errors

Why you'll love it here

This is a career with real purpose - one you can genuinely feel proud of. We work a 9-day fortnight at our Skipton site, which means every second Friday is yours to enjoy. Longer weekends, more time with family and friends, and a healthier work‑life balance.

We also care deeply about the wellbeing of our people. You'll have full access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential emotional, physical, and financial support 24/7, 365 days a year. On top of that, you'll also have access to the following:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Headspace wellbeing app
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pet food discounts
• Free fruit Mondays
• Free onsite parking (including electric charging)
• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy an extra week of holiday each year
• 8% employer pension contribution

Ready for your next challenge? If you're a people‑focused leader who enjoys driving performance, maintaining high standards and developing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Dispensary Supervisor, Manufacturing

Skipton, North Yorkshire | 36-hour week Mon‑Fri | 0800‑1630 | Every other Friday off

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