Production Supervisor/First Line Leader

GSK•Zebulon, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. As a Production Manager (First Line Leader) at GSK, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of our products. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and foster a culture of safety and continuous learning. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about leadership, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and is committed to delivering excellence every day. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Schedule and execute site equipment, facilities and utilities in a qualified state Develop strategies to meet requirements for the site master validation plan. Plan, organize and prioritize staffing as to manage to the site Master Validation Plan for equipment, facilities and utilities Develop and execute documentation and protocols required to support all changes to do the installation of new equipment and manufacturing processes as well as any changes resulting from factory maintenance activities or interventions Participate on the site Validation Governance Board in collaboration with other board members and stakeholders and set site wide strategies. Make fully informed decisions and provide compliance and technical solutions Provide managerial oversight to the assigned team of Engineers to fully develop work potential, prepare for promotional opportunity and provide a sense of job satisfaction Maintain a sold understanding of current FDA, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), corporate guidelines, and industry best practices for this field and implement these standards daily Responsible for on time compliance records of project engineering department Manage department budget and support departmental, plant, and corporate goals Manage vendors and consultants to ensure that contracts contain appropriate technical specifications are delivered as required Provide technical expertise during regulatory audits Participate in site Operational Excellence initiatives and author, review, revise, or approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as required Provide technical support for utility systems including purified water systems, compressed air systems, chilled water systems and steam systems

Requirements

Associate degree in a science or engineering related discipline or 10+ years plus experience in an equivalent lead role such as Production or Maintenance Lead, etc.
3+ years of experience of pharmaceutical processes, systems, equipment and applicable government regulations
2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
Excellent knowledge of cGMPs.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in equipment troubleshooting.
Good management skills.
Technical expertise in P&ID nomenclature, instrumentation and electrical wiring diagrams.
Proficient in SAP (work orders, history, maintenance plans).
Good knowledge of cGMPs, and experience in an FDA regulated environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience working in a highly regulated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment
Experience leading facility equipment programs and leading maintenance teams
Leadership experience in coaching and collaborative working

Responsibilities

Schedule and execute site equipment, facilities and utilities in a qualified state
Develop strategies to meet requirements for the site master validation plan.
Plan, organize and prioritize staffing as to manage to the site Master Validation Plan for equipment, facilities and utilities
Develop and execute documentation and protocols required to support all changes to do the installation of new equipment and manufacturing processes as well as any changes resulting from factory maintenance activities or interventions
Participate on the site Validation Governance Board in collaboration with other board members and stakeholders and set site wide strategies.
Make fully informed decisions and provide compliance and technical solutions
Provide managerial oversight to the assigned team of Engineers to fully develop work potential, prepare for promotional opportunity and provide a sense of job satisfaction
Maintain a sold understanding of current FDA, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), corporate guidelines, and industry best practices for this field and implement these standards daily
Responsible for on time compliance records of project engineering department
Manage department budget and support departmental, plant, and corporate goals
Manage vendors and consultants to ensure that contracts contain appropriate technical specifications are delivered as required
Provide technical expertise during regulatory audits
Participate in site Operational Excellence initiatives and author, review, revise, or approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as required
Provide technical support for utility systems including purified water systems, compressed air systems, chilled water systems and steam systems