Production Supervisor

VRS Equipment Leasing Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS Equipment Leasing Limited is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in a GxP-regulated manufacturing facility in the English countryside. The role focuses on cleanroom production, quality and compliance, and hands-on leadership to drive efficiency, equipment performance and safe working practices.

You will collaborate with Quality, R&D and Commercial teams to ensure timely product release and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Cleanroom operations

Communication

Organisational skills

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.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

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.

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