Production Supervisor / Lead Operator

Proactive Technical Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Aylesbury is seeking a Production Supervisor/Lead Operator on PM shifts. You will lead a designated production line, ensuring safe, compliant operation and delivery of daily targets for output and quality.

You will work hands-on with the team, ensure SOPs and GMP standards, maintain documentation, coach operatives, and support training while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production line or shift in a regulated environment.
• Strong literacy in GMP, SOPs and Health & Safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop a team while meeting targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operatives to ensure smooth run of the production line.
• Deliver daily KPIs for output, quality, efficiency, downtime and waste.
• Set up machinery and perform routine line and equipment checks.
• Monitor production flow and escalate issues to the Shift Manager.
• Record in-process quality checks and maintain batch records.
• Ensure SOPs, GMP, Health & Safety and hygiene standards are followed.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Act as a first point of contact for operatives and provide direction and coaching.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.
• Identify non-conformances and support investigations where required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised production area.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support trials and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality focus

Problem-solving

Time management

Team motivation

Tools

GMP knowledge

SOP familiarity

MS Office

Job description

Production Supervisor/Lead Operator Required Aylesbury (PM Shifts)

The Production Supervisor/Lead Operator is the senior operator on a designated production line, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while delivering daily targets for output, quality, and waste.

Working hands-on alongside the team, the Line Lead provides direction and support to operatives, ensures SOPs and GMP standards are followed, and acts as the key link between the production team and Shift Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operatives to ensure the smooth running of the production line.
• Deliver daily KPIs for output, quality, efficiency, downtime, and waste.
• Set up machinery and complete routine line and equipment checks.
• Monitor production flow and promptly escalat issues to the Shift Manager.
• Carry out and accurately record in-process quality checks.
• Ensure SOPs, GMP, Health & Safety, and hygiene standards are consistently followed.
• Complete batch records, logbooks, and other production documentation accurately and on time.
• Act as the first point of contact for operatives, providing clear direction, coaching, and support.
• Support the training and onboarding of new team members.
• Identify and report non-conformances and deviations and support investigations where required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised production area.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and minimise waste.
• Support trials, validations, and continuous improvement projects.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within pharmaceutical, food, or another regulated industry.
• Experience in a Supervisory, Line Lead, Team Leader, Senior Operator, or similar role is desirable.
• Good understanding of production processes, equipment, GMP, SOPs, and Health & Safety.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• Good organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Basic IT skills and confidence completing production documentation.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Info

• Hours: 2.30pm-11.00pm Monday to Friday
• Salary: £32,000 per annum
• Start Date: ASAP

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.