Production Supervisor

Randstad Enterprise; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global CDMO organization is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in Kingston upon Hull. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in GMP-regulated environments. Responsibilities include supervising production activities, collaborating on equipment installations, and training staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and batch manufacturing.
• Familiarity with P&ID interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate on capital expenditure projects and facility upgrades.
• Train and develop production staff to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Understanding of chemical processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job title: Production Supervisor - Chemical Manufacturing (GMP)

Location: Yorkshire/Humber

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work hours: 37.5

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an Production Supervisor on behalf of a global CDMO organization.

Role purpose:

This role is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating closely on capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) review, and documentation control.

Key accountabilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure timely and efficient production under GMP conditions.
• Monitor batch production records and ensure all activities are compliant with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Enforce strict compliance with GMP, EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety), and internal quality standards.
• Work in close collaboration with engineering and project teams on new equipment installations and facility upgrades.
• Review and interpret P&IDs and engineering documents for accuracy and alignment with operational requirements.
• Train, mentor, and develop production staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Support cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, ideally within a CMO and GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical process operations, safety standards, and batch manufacturing.
• Familiarity with P&ID interpretation and engineering document control.
• Experience working with or supporting CAPEX projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.