Production Lead - GMP Manufacturing & Digital Ops

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

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.