Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

Senior Manufacturing Supervisor – Medical Devices

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Supervisor to lead operations within a regulated medical device environment.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving production performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve targets across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Supervise and develop production teams including supervisors, team leads, trainers, and operators
• Coordinate production planning to meet customer demand
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and technology transfers
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure product traceability
• Lead internal and external audits related to production
• Manage staffing levels and resource planning based on demand
• Conduct regular Gemba walks to ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Quality, and operational standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in a medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or IFS
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change

For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose