Production Supervisor

GSK•Upper Merion Township, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Specialist ensures the delivery of new GSK products to the One Biopharm supply chain and models GSK Values (Patient Focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity) and Expectations (Courage, Accountability, Development, Teamwork). They work closely with production managers to deliver quality products, boost processing efficiency, support team development, solve problems, and implement effective solutions. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting process deviations, developing and executing protocols, leading start-ups and product changeovers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and assisting Production Managers and Supervisors as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of cGMP processing experience, exhibit skillset of supporting all aspects of production processing.

Nice To Haves

Previous people management experience of > 2 years.
Orange Belt Certification completed or currently in progress
Experience using AI tools for data analysis, problem-solving, and proposing solutions
Ability to develop key talent
Production experience and experience in another support department (such as Quality, MSAT, Engineering, etc.)

Responsibilities

Participate in cross-functional teams, applying operational knowledge and project management skills to prioritize improvements that streamline both technical (equipment, biopharm processes) and business systems (quality systems, logistics, etc.).
Possess understanding of production and quality systems, including equipment, QMS, and talent management. Serve as subject matter experts within these systems and act as delegates for the production manager regarding decision making and signature authority.
Manage interactions between the production team and other departments, assessing the impact of departmental needs on the production schedule. Balance day-to-day team operations with consistent project management of long-term programs and system improvements.
Comply with safety procedures and training requirements according to site, GSK, and federal regulations, including appropriate use of controls, personal protective equipment, and waste management.
Obtain GSK Orange Belt certification within six months and use problem-solving tools to address department issues.
Maintain site compliance by managing Deviations, Change Controls, and CAPAs on schedule to meet KPI targets.
Recommend and implement process changes within operations and support groups (e.g., equipment, processes). Execute or supervise protocols from support groups as needed.
Maintain responsibility for production area metrics as part of the GlaxoSmithKline Production System.
Ensure the department is inspection-ready and provide SME support during regulatory inspections as needed.
Provide regular off-shift and weekend on-call support for Production Management as needed.