Shift Supervisor

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Singapore seeks a Production Team Leader to oversee and support manufacturing operations. This role involves leading a team to ensure safety and compliance while achieving production targets. You will coach operators, manage incidents, and maintain essential documentation. Ideal candidates have a diploma in engineering and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, with strong leadership and troubleshooting skills. This position offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or graduates with minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Willingness to work on-site on shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shift production activities to meet targets.
• Supervise and develop the team of operators.
• Respond to incidents and lead troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Coaching

Education

Diploma in engineering or applied science

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

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.

Why You?

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 minimum 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.

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