Job title: Production Supervisor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Craigavon, UK
Job published: 02-03-2026
Job ID: 109594
Contact name: Nedas Maciulaitis
Contact email: nedas@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor – Packaging Operations (Nightshift)

Description

We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded and expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, who are seeking a Production Supervisor – Packaging Operations to join their nightshift team in Craigavon.

This Production Supervisor – Packaging Operations role is responsible for leading packaging teams to ensure production schedules are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the successful Production Supervisor will drive operational excellence, people development, and client service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a production leader looking to progress within a structured, quality-driven pharmaceutical setting.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  1. Excellent Total Package – £38,500 base + 33% shift premium (£51,205 total)

  2. Regulated Manufacturing Environment – Pharmaceutical packaging operations

  3. Leadership Role with Real Impact – People management, performance, and compliance ownership

The Role

  • Lead and manage packaging teams to deliver production targets in line with schedule and cost controls

  • Ensure full compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards

  • Drive high standards of client service and operational excellence

  • Manage daily rostering to ensure optimal resource utilisation

  • Conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and absence management

  • Anticipate and resolve packaging and manufacturing issues proactively

  • Support skills development and continuous improvement within the team

  • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures

The Person

  • Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing

  • Strong knowledge of packaging and manufacturing operations

  • Proven ability to follow and enforce SOPs and work instructions

  • High attention to detail and strong organisational capability

  • Degree qualification and/or significant relevant experience

  • Confident managing performance, allocation of work, and people development

The Reward

  • £38,500 base salary

  • 33% shift premium (Total package £51,205)

  • Annual bonus

  • Generous holiday allowance

  • Strong benefits package

  • Opportunity to contribute to products that support global healthcare

Shift Pattern: 21:30 – 06:00, Sunday to Thursday (Nightshift)