Production Supervisor

VRS Recruitment; Warminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor/Manager for a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of the English countryside. The role leads day-to-day production in a regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment.

You will drive GxP compliance, audits, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, QC, R&D and Commercial teams to ensure timely product release. A degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and proven leadership are required.

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 and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team in a GxP-regulated cleanroom environment.
• Organise production space and workflow to meet schedules.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of production equipment.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained to the highest level.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, R&D and Commercial to ensure product release.

Skills

Leadership

Cleanroom

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Manager 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.

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