New Job Opening: Manufacturing Supervisor in Newry, UK

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Description

We are hiring for our client for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join a highly regulated, fast-paced manufacturing environment in Newry.

This Manufacturing Supervisor role is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational performance, maintaining GMP standards, and leading high-performing teams within a world-class production facility. The successful Manufacturing Supervisor will play a critical role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated supervisor or senior operator looking to step into a leadership role within a business offering strong career progression and development pathways.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Attractive salary + shift premium + excellent benefits package


2. Continental shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance


3. Opportunity to lead teams within a highly regulated, high-quality environment

The Role

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of production operatives to achieve performance targets


• Ensure full compliance with GMP, quality standards and regulatory requirements


• Oversee manufacturing processes including compounding, assembly, cleaning and environmental monitoring


• Review batch records, production documentation and quality data with accuracy


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support process optimisation


• Manage deviations, support CAPA activities and resolve production issues effectively


• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and operational excellence


• Work closely with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations


• Support training, development and performance management within the team

The Person

• Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within a regulated industry (pharma, food, medical device or chemical)


• Previous leadership experience (Supervisor, Team Lead or Senior Operator level)


• Strong understanding of GMP or similar quality systems


• Experience planning resources to meet production targets


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability


• Comfortable working cross-functionally within a production environment


• IT literate with experience using production or reporting systems


• Flexible to work continental shift patterns

The Reward

• Competitive salary with shift premium


• Sign-on bonus


• 32 days annual leave + long service benefits


• Company pension and life assurance


• Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing initiatives


• Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking


• Strong career development and progression opportunities


• Structured shift pattern offering improved work-life balance