Production Supervisor & Packaging Operations

Almac Sciences; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Craigavon is seeking a talented Production Supervisor to manage packaging teams for efficient production and adherence to company policies. The ideal candidate will have a degree or relevant experience, high attention to detail, and supervisory experience in a regulated environment. This role offers a fantastic salary and benefits package, including an annual bonus and generous holiday allowance, contributing to advancing human health.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
• Experience with performance management and rostering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage packaging teams to ensure efficient production.
• Ensure adherence to schedules and cost control.
• Drive operational excellence and client service.

Skills

High attention to detail

Ability to adhere to SOPs

Knowledge of Packaging & Manufacturing

Problem-solving skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Degree level qualification or significant relevant experience

Job description

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 21:30-06:00 Sunday to Thursday Nightshift

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Reference: HRJOB11138

Almac Pharma Services manufacture medicines in tablet, capsule and powder form, and pack commercial drug products into bottles, blisters and sachets. We provide specialised packaging solutions for medical kits, vials and syringes. The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Production Supervisor to join our operations in our Craigavon facility.

Job Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the packaging teams to ensure efficient production, adherence to schedules, cost control, and compliance with all company policies. They will drive high levels of client service while maintaining operational excellence and ensuring the continued skills development of the packaging teams.

Line Management responsibilities for a team of Operators and Senior Operators will include completing appraisals, performance management, absence reviews, and effective daily rostering to ensure effective resource utilisation.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail
• Proven ability to adhere to SOPs and associated work instructions
• Strong knowledge of Packaging & Manufacturing, with the ability to anticipate and effectively resolve problems
• Degree level qualification and/or significant relevant experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a pharmaceutical or regulated environment, ideally to include the supervision of personnel and the allocation of work

Refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Benefits

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

Additional Information

• All applicants must have ongoing eligibility to work in the UK
• During periods of additional work requests this role will require additional coverage beyond normal working hours. It is a condition of your employment that you can fulfil this requirement of the role.

Apply Now

Apply online - please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet criteria for this role – refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job post for full details of the essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications 26 Jan 2026 at 17:00