Reference #: 420833
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia
Posted Date: May 6 2025
Are you looking to enhance your technical capability by working in a global manufacturing environment that allows you to leverage best in class systems and technologies? If so, this role could be an ideal opportunity to explore.
As a Production Supervisor you would apply GSK values and expectations into the execution and oversight of daily tasks by engaging positively with the team. Ensure that team members use a patient and team-first mentality to achieve site and personal goals. Provide first-line supervision of daily manufacturing operations to a team of Manufacturing Associates, who operate cell culture equipment, prepare media and solutions, conduct chromatographic separations, perform filtration & concentration operations, prepare buffers and solutions, and perform related administrative duties. Is responsible for the execution of training plans as well as longer term development of the associates in technical capability and behaviors and expectations.
The supervisor will participate in and sometimes lead investigation and resolution of issues, working with quality assurance and other cross functional teams to do so. Serves as a leader within their department in regards to process and system optimization, maintaining the production schedule, driving continuous improvement, and participating in cross functional collaboration and teamwork. Shift will include weekends and some holidays (differential pay offered).
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:
Production Supervisors are expected to have the capability to perform production activities alongside Manufacturing Associates, while managing the absences and overall timesheets accordingly.
Perform duties in a compliant manner, ensure adherence to all Data Integrity principles, and behave in accordance with site SOP's, GSK EHS standards, and relevant legal requirements, and ensure that their team do the same.
Assures that the preparation of bulk biopharmaceutical intermediates meets all quality standards for cGMP, GSK and any other applicable regulatory agency through the oversight and rigorous documentation review of their team's activities.
Attends daily meetings to dictate, change, or maintain the production schedule, or ensures a delegate does the same
Supports successful implementation of new products and processes into the facility, including all appropriate equipment and area changeover activities.
Maintains a high level of competency with current and emerging digital platforms (SAP, EBR, AR/VR, etc.)
Is a developing SME of their area, participating in area tours, supporting local or regulatory inspections, resolving technical issues, and managing self and team deliverables on time.
Develops Manufacturing Associate work assignments to meet production schedules and to assure that resources are used efficiently and that product delivery targets are met with no accidents or defects. Coordinates with other departments in conjunction with on the floor operations.
Accountable for routine documentation of Manufacturing Associate development and/or performance management though activities such as assignments and associated technical training programs, to the individual benefit of the associates as well as to meet 9-box, succession plan, and engagement targets
Collaborates with cross functional teams to deliver safe, high-quality results
Why you?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Associate's degree in a Technical field or equivalent such as Engineering, Biology, Chemistry
2+ years of manufacturing experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry
Experience in production area (e.g. cell culture, microbial fermentation, buffer prep, media prep, purification, etc.)
Off-shift hours (including night work and/or weekends) may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Clear understanding of the control systems used to run processes in modern large scale Biopharmaceutical plants.
Strong verbal and written communication skills which emphasize teamwork and a strong quality orientation.
Strong team player with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
Strong quality/compliance orientation and track record.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong influence and relationship building skills with an emphasis on teamwork.
Ability to communicate internal to a production shift, production department, and to cross functional colleagues in accordance with the GSK Values and Expectations.
Comprehensive understanding of production system principles and their application
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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