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