Senior Process Operator (1st Shift)

GSK•Zebulon, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to GSK’s mission of delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently. As a Senior Process Operator, you will operate, monitor, and maintain equipment to ensure smooth production processes. You’ll collaborate with a team of skilled professionals, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for improvement. We value candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to safety and quality. GSK’s Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Wake Forest. Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon: Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company A priority focus on Safety and Quality Clean and GMP compliant work environment Onsite cafeteria Onsite gym Temperature-controlled climate Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, with at least some experience in a senior process or senior technical operator role.
Experience leading people or shifts on a production floor.
Experience operating, setting up and changing over production equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certificate in a relevant field.
Experience in regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
Experience using process improvement tools and structured problem solving.
Familiarity with overall equipment effectiveness and production performance metrics.
Strong computer skills for data capture, basic analysis and reporting.
Experience creating and maintaining standard work and delivering on-the-job training.
Experience following written procedures, batch records or standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day coordination of line processing, people allocation and shift handovers.
Monitor line performance and product quality, escalate issues, and lead corrective actions.
Lead and support quality investigations and batch documentation reviews.
Coach and train team members on standard work and safe practices to build capability.
Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce waste, increase uptime and improve efficiency.
Use production systems and data to spot trends, support troubleshooting and make informed decisions.
Operate and maintain production equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
Monitor equipment performance and address issues to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.
Perform equipment changeovers and setups to meet production specifications.
Maintain inspection readiness by ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.