Production Supervisor

VRS-UK; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS-UK is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the English countryside. The role leads day-to-day cleanroom manufacturing operations in a regulated environment, ensuring product quality and timely release.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant science/engineering degree and demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on GxP compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GxP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cleanroom operations.
• Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Confident managing change in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, team leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production team in a GxP-regulated cleanroom environment.
• Organise production space and workflow, ensuring processes run efficiently and to schedule.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of production equipment.
• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained to the highest level.
• Enforce GxP standards across all production activities; support documentation creation and reviews.
• Act as subject matter expert during audits, inspections and quality investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Cleanroom operations

GxP compliance

Quality Assurance

CAPA

Audits

Documentation

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor or Operative? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge, forward-thinking manufacturing organisation operating in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of the English countryside.

Our client is a dynamic and innovative company focused on the development of high-quality, specialist products. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a highly capable Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations within a regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clean Room Production Operations

• Lead and manage the production team in a GxP-regulated cleanroom environment
• Organise production space and workflow, ensuring manufacturing processes run efficiently and to schedule
• Oversee maintenance and operation of production equipment
• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained to the highest level

Quality & Compliance

• Enforce GxP standards across all production activities
• Support documentation creation, review and implementation
• Act as subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and internal quality investigations
• Participate in equipment qualification, validation and training initiatives
• Identify and raise deviations, lead root cause analysis, and implement CAPA actions
• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, R&D and Commercial teams to ensure timely product release

Health & Safety

• Ensure adherence to HSE regulations and internal policies
• Support safety audits, risk assessments, and reporting of incidents or near misses
• Ensure compliance with procedures for the handling and disposal of regulated materials

Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a GxP-compliant manufacturing environment
• Strong background in cleanroom operations
• Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• Confident managing change in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Excellent communication, team leadership and organisational skills

This is a unique opportunity to take on a critical leadership role in a pioneering business making a real difference in patient care. If you are ready to bring your production expertise to a progressive, science-led organisation - we want to hear from you!

Please note, due to the rural site location you must have access to your own transport.

Key words: laboratory, cleanroom, production, manager, supervisor, management, supervision, GxP, GMP, good manufacturing practice, pharmaceutical, biotech, biotechnology, life science, chemistry, Wiltshire, VRS9498PC