Senior Supervisor Manufacturing (Technical) Job Category : Manufacturing Requisition Number : SENIO001532 Posted : September 23, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Allington Maidstone, ME160Q, GBR Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing (Technical) to join our Production team based at Sekisui Diagnostics, Maidstone, Kent. About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced biopharmaceutical manufacturing professional with strong leadership and scientific expertise in fermentation, downstream processing, and chromatography operations. Reporting to Manufacturing Management, this role will lead the technical manufacturing team and provide strategic and operational oversight across manufacturing activities, driving process optimisation, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This position is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working collaboratively across multiple functions while developing both processes and people. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead and provide technical direction across fermentation, downstream and chromatography manufacturing areas. Drive process optimisation, scale-up and continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and compliance. Coach and develop production teams, promoting safe, compliant and effective working practices. Lead quality and compliance activities, including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, FMEAs, risk assessments, and regulatory audits. Support manufacturing operations, capital projects, equipment qualification and new product introductions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Validation and Process Development teams. Represent Manufacturing in key operational forums and support budgetary and strategic planning activities. What We're Looking For Essential Qualifications
