Production Lead

GlaxoSmithKline; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is recruiting an Orals Production Lead at our Worthing site. You will manage manufacturing lines to meet schedule, uphold quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across shift teams.

The role requires leadership of technicians, hands-on support, and rigorous adherence to GMP, GPS 5S and related investigations; you will contribute to OEE targets and daily planning in a high-hazard, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• A levels or GCSEs grades A-C (Maths and English).
• Experience in a similar production area with line leadership.
• Ability to run production lines within the area.
• Knowledge of GPS 5S and safety/regulatory requirements.
• Auditing readiness and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead production lines to deliver required output and schedule adherence.
• Communicate shift targets clearly and complete effective handovers.
• Drive performance by challenging team members and escalating when needed.
• Create and deliver technician training plans and provide operational cover.
• Maintain accurate metrics and support problem-solving and changeovers.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Problem solving

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

A levels or GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Production LeadClosing Date: 7th October 2026 (COB)Business IntroductionWe 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.Position SummaryThe Orals Production Lead has responsibility for the manufacturing and supporting processes and associated decisions to ensure delivery of customer service and schedule adherence whilst maintaining quality and safety standards for the area of their responsibility.ResponsibilitiesThis role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:Lead production lines to deliver required output and schedule adherence, providing hands-on support while maintaining safety and quality standards.Communicate shift targets clearly, prepare lines for success and complete effective handovers with the incoming Production Lead using the agreed logbook or system.Drive performance by positively challenging team members, holding people accountable and escalating when additional support is needed.Create and deliver technician training plans and provide operational cover, including during breaks, when required.Maintain accurate hourly and daily metrics, monitor shift performance and support problem-solving and process order change over with team leaders.Ensure the production facility meets GMP, safety and regulatory requirements, including GPS 5S and housekeeping standards, and support related investigations.Complete allocated BPR preparation and reviews, MERP activities, reconciliations and OOS investigations accurately and on time.Lead and maintain Tier 1 activity for allocated zones, manage OEE targets and toolkit use, ensure conformance to the daily plan and escalation process, and support pallet movement and waste management across the packaging floor.Why You?Basic QualificationWe are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:A levels or GCSE’s grades A-C (Math’s and English)Experience working within similar production area and leading techniciansAbility to run production lines within the areaSAP knowledgeAbility to follow Leader Standard WorkLogical fault finding skills leading to decisions in a timely manner.Basic GPS knowledge especially in problem solvingKnowledge of audit processes, preparation and requirements.Preferred QualificationIf you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Good knowledge of site safety regulations.Active continuous improvement advocate.Computer Skills – Excel/PowerPoint/Word.Self motivation and drive with strong interpersonal skills to work alongside teamsDemonstrated leadership skills.Ability to balance resource and plan aheadAbility to plan, organize and control workloads of self and other to meet deadlines and deliver schedule and targets.Communication skills at all levels both written and verbalWorking pattern and locationThis role is on-site at a United Kingdom manufacturing location. Working patterns include shift work and may include early and late rotating shifts. Hybrid or remote working is not available for this production-focused role.About Worthing Manufacturing Site:Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics (Penicillin). It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position.GSK Worthing Site is a mixed manufacturing site with complex regulatory pressures. Manufacturing processes are highly technical and include high hazard activities.What we offer youYou will join a team committed to safety, high standards and practical learning. You will have opportunities to build supervisory and technical skills. You will work with cross-functional partners and contribute to improving processes that matter to patients worldwide. We encourage applications from people at different career stages and backgrounds. If you are motivated to lead, learn and make a tangible impact, please apply now.SkillsData Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Packaging Operations, Problem Solving, Production Management, Quality Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk AwarenessWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. 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