Job Description

Job Overview

Norbrook Laboratories is recruiting

Manufacturing Supervisors

to take a pivotal leadership role in our world-class sterile veterinary medicines facility. This is your opportunity to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and directly shape the quality of life-saving products used across the global animal health industry.


If you're a motivated, quality-driven leader with experience in highly regulated manufacturing--

we want to hear from you.

Applicants who have applied for this position in the past 6 months need not reapply.

About The Role

What You'll Do

Lead & Inspire:

Supervise and mentor Production Operatives, ensuring training, development, and a strong culture of safety and performance.

Own GMP Standards:

Maintain full compliance with GMP, regulatory expectations, and Norbrook's quality systems.

Deliver Operational Excellence:

Oversee compounding, raw material assembly, cleaning, and environmental monitoring to achieve production targets.

Drive Quality:

Review batch records, technical documents, and quality data with accuracy and accountability.

Improve Processes:

Lead continuous improvement initiatives, update SOPs, and enhance aseptic practices.

Solve Problems:

Manage deviations, troubleshoot effectively, and support CAPA actions to maintain smooth, compliant production flow.

Essential Criteria

5+ years in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, including 1+ year in a supervisory role. Experience in managing teams of people. Experience in planning resource and equipment to meet operational targets. Experience with production documentation systems and QMS processes. Experience in working closely with other departments. Problem-solving experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Flexibility to work various shift patterns, including 12-hour shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in pharmaceutical manufacture. Knowledge of cross-contamination control.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the

right to work in the UK

. Applicants from the last 6 months need not reapply. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Why Join Norbrook?

32 days annual leave Free life assurance Company pension scheme Healthcare cash plan Company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Free on-site parking & canteen Employee perks & recognition schemes Well-being initiatives Wedding leave Career development pathways

Apply Today

Send your CV to

recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

Norbrook Laboratories is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from

all sections of the community

, and in line with our policy, particularly encourage applications from the

Protestant community

.

Required Criteria

+ 5+ years in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, including 1+ year in a supervisory role. + Experience in managing teams of people.
+ Experience in planning resource and equipment to meet operational targets.
+ Experience with production documentation systems and QMS processes.
+ Experience in working closely with other departments.
+ Problem-solving experience.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office.
+ Flexibility to work various shift patterns, including 12-hour shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Desired Criteria

+ Experience in pharmaceutical manufacture. + Knowledge of cross-contamination control.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Founded in 1969 by the late Lord Ballyedmond in Newry, Norbrook is one of the world's leading manufacturers of veterinary pharmaceuticals. The company develops, produces, and exports a broad portfolio of products for both large and companion animals--antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antiparasitics, intramammaries and more--with over 300 product registrations. Norbrook operates multiple world-class manufacturing sites in Northern Ireland (including Newry and Monaghan) and Kenya, and supports its markets through regional sales, technical and regulatory teams. It exports to more than 100 countries and is known for its regulatory compliance (including FDA, EMA & VMD approvals) and ongoing investment in R&D. For candidates seeking a role in animal health, Norbrook offers a blend of scientific excellence, global impact, and long-term career growth.

Company Culture

At Norbrook, the culture is grounded in scientific excellence, ownership, and community commitment. The company values innovation, continuous improvement, and precision, ensuring its people stay ahead with training and professional development. Employees often speak of a strong sense of purpose--knowing their work improves animal health globally--and a collaborative environment where quality and compliance matter deeply. Being family-owned, there remains a close connection between leadership and staff, with transparency, respect, and accountability. Norbrook also places importance on giving back locally--through charity efforts, community engagement, and environmental awareness--making it an employer where work is meaningful not just in product, but in impact.

Company Benefits

Norbrook offers a compelling benefits package designed to support and reward its staff. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, with clearly defined career progression paths. The company invests heavily in ongoing training, upskilling, and R&D roles, ensuring that technical and scientific employees are supported to grow. Norbrook also offers strong compliance with regulatory standards, enabling staff to work in environments validated by FDA, EMA, VMD etc. Other benefits include pension provision, health and safety protections, and participation in local community and charitable activities. With a stable global business, Norbrook provides opportunities for international exposure, cross-region collaboration, and the satisfaction of contributing to animal health worldwide.

Salary

1.00 per year