Assembly Supervisor

Pharmaceutical Assembly Supervisor
Circa £35k
Permanent Mon
- Thur  & Fri

We are recruiting an experienced Pharmaceutical Assembly Supervisor to lead cleanroom operations for a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an individual with a strong background in GMP-regulated production, who enjoys driving quality, efficiency, and team performance within a highly controlled environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring assembly activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards, while supporting and developing a skilled cleanroom team.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily cleanroom assembly operations in line with GMP and ISO 7 cleanroom requirements
Lead, coach, and develop a team of assembly operatives, including training, performance management, and ongoing competency assessment
Plan and monitor production schedules to ensure output targets are achieved without compromising quality or compliance
Maintain accurate and auditable production, inspection, and compliance records using digital manufacturing systems
Identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
Ensure strict adherence to health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards at all times
Investigate and resolve assembly or process issues to maintain smooth, uninterrupted production

Key Requirements

Proven experience as an Assembly Supervisor, Team Leader, or similar within a pharmaceutical, cleanroom, or regulated manufacturing environment
Strong leadership and people-management capability, with the confidence to lead by example on the shop floor
Analytical and process-driven mindset, with experience implementing improvements
Confident IT user, with experience of ERP/MRP systems, digital production records, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office
Solid understanding of GMP, ISO standards, and cleanroom protocols
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
Essential Experience
3–5+ years’ experience in assembly and people leadership, including direct supervision in a cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environment
Strong, hands-on knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies
Experience working to ISO, GMP, or equivalent regulatory frameworks
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, quality-critical production setting
High level of competence in manufacturing documentation and compliance reporting

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