Shift Supervisor

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharma company in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead to oversee production activities and ensure compliance with quality standards. In this role, you will lead a team, respond to process incidents, and engage in shift handovers. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to developing others. This position requires hands-on involvement with clear opportunities for career growth and a focus on patient impact.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing setting with knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Willingness to work on-site on shift patterns, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the execution of shift production activities.
• Supervise and coach a team of operators.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting process or equipment issues

Strong communication skills

Leadership and coaching

Education

Diploma or equivalent in engineering or applied science

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

Site Name: Singapore - Tuas

Posted Date: Jan 16 2026

You will lead and support a production shift in our Singapore manufacturing site. You will supervise a team to deliver safe, compliant and efficient operations. You will work closely with day teams, maintenance, quality and technical support. We value leaders who are calm under pressure, curious to learn, and committed to developing others. This role offers hands‑on experience, visible impact on operations, and clear paths for career growth while contributing to our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the execution of shift production activities to meet safety, quality and output targets.
• Supervise, coach and develop a team of operators. Hold regular performance and development conversations.
• Respond to process incidents and lead first‑line troubleshooting and containment. Escalate issues when needed.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, quality standards and safe work permits. Support audit and inspection readiness.
• Plan and allocate resources with other departments to meet shift handover, maintenance and turnaround needs.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation, batch records and system transactions.

Basic Qualification

• Diploma or equivalent in engineering, applied science or related field, or relevant vocational qualifications.
• At least 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant as manufacturing technicians or graduates with min 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing setting with strong knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Practical skills in troubleshooting process or equipment issues on the shop floor.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to lead shift handovers and report incidents clearly.
• Willingness to work on‑site on shift patterns, including nights and weekends as required.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SAP systems and electronic batch records.
• Experience in incident investigation, corrective action and root cause analysis.
• Coaching or people management training and experience in developing talent.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods such as Lean or similar tools.
• Basic understanding of environmental, health and safety practices and permits.

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Why 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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.