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Lead Operator

Newport, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the day-to-day running of a manufacturing team to ensure safe, organized operations, high-quality output, and plan adherence at optimal cost.

Role type

Lead Operator (Manufacturing)

Builds

Pharmaceutical or scientific products in a cleanroom environment

Domain

Manufacturing / Life Sciences

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

GMP compliance, safety standards adherence, line setup, quality checks, team training, 5S implementation, waste reduction, documentation accuracy, shift management

Preferred skills

Lean Manufacturing knowledge, PPI support, problem-solving for wastage reduction

Technologies

Microsoft Office, GMP systems, ISO 9001 quality systems

Responsibilities

Escalate issues for safety, quality, cost, and plan adherence; conduct product quality checks; manage line setup and first-off quality; train and develop team on SOPs and GMP; support production supervisors; operate machinery and inspect products; maintain housekeeping and hygiene standards; represent department in meetings; collect product samples for QA.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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