Manufacturing Supervisor

DC Personnel are looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor for the area of Rugby CV21

Location:

Rugby CV21

Salary: 32-35k annually

Hours:

8:30-17:00pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30-16:00pm Friday

Full-time / Permanent

DC Personnel is recruiting recruiting for a confident and proactive Manufacturing Supervisor to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment specializing in tablet production.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in manufacturing or production who enjoys taking responsibility, leading a team and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved.

The successful candidate will take an active role in both managing the production team and working hands-on with machinery. We are looking for someone who can establish clear expectations, keep staff focused and motivated, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

You do not need previous experience operating pharmaceutical tablet-making machinery, as training can be provided. The key is having the right leadership approach, a strong work ethic and the ability to manage people and production effectively.

• Lead daily morning meetings to communicate production plans, priorities and individual responsibilities.
• Set clear tasks, production targets and expectations for the team.
• Monitor progress throughout the shift, ensuring deadlines and production targets are met.
• Identify delays, investigate issues and take proactive steps to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with management to review production performance and improve efficiency.
• Ensure staff have the equipment, information and resources needed to complete their work.

• Supervise and lead production staff, maintaining a professional and accountable working environment.
• Set clear boundaries and expectations, addressing performance concerns and challenging staff when necessary.
• Monitor individual and team performance, timekeeping, attendance and productivity.
• Ask questions, identify the reasons behind performance issues and explore practical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support while ensuring staff take responsibility for their work.
• Identify training needs and help develop employees' skills and confidence.
• Organise workloads and help ensure adequate staffing cover.

• Assist with the setup, operation and monitoring of production machinery.
• Learn to operate and maintain specialist tablet-manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and identify potential faults or production issues.
• Coordinate machine changeovers and tooling changes to minimise downtime.
• Carry out routine safety checks and basic maintenance where trained and authorised.
• Ensure machinery, tools and work areas are cleaned and maintained appropriately.

• Ensure production activities meet company quality standards and relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, hygiene, cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Ensure production records, logbooks and batch documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure staff follow the correct procedures and are appropriately trained.
• Identify and report quality issues, deviations or non-conformities promptly.
• Work with the quality team and management to investigate problems and implement improvements.
• Ensure health and safety procedures and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are followed.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to manage and…