Shift Supervisor

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a shift supervisor to lead and support a production shift at our manufacturing site. You will coordinate safe, compliant and efficient operations with your team, coach operators, and resolve process and equipment issues with maintenance, quality and technical peers.

You will guide first-line troubleshooting and ensure adherence to GMP and site procedures. The role offers hands-on impact, clear career growth, and opportunities to develop people and

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent in engineering, applied science, biotechnology or related vocational qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience for degree holders, or minimum 7 years for diploma holders.
• Practical experience in a regulated manufacturing environment with knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English for handovers and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shift production to meet safety, quality and output targets.
• Supervise, coach and develop operators; hold regular performance and development conversations.
• Lead first-line troubleshooting, containment and escalation for process and equipment incidents.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, quality standards and safe work permits.
• Plan and allocate resources with maintenance, quality and technical teams to meet production needs.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation, batch records and system transactions.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

Emergency Response

Financial Acumen

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Production Management

Project Coordination

Quality Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Awareness

Site Operations

Education

Diploma or equivalent in engineering, applied science or related vocational qualification

Job description

Position Summary

You will lead and support a production shift at our Singapore manufacturing site. You will coordinate safe, compliant and efficient operations with your team each shift. You will coach operators, solve process and equipment issues, and work closely with maintenance, quality and technical teams. We value calm, practical leaders who develop people and make clear, evidence-based decisions. This role offers hands‑on impact, visible career growth and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead and coordinate shift production to meet safety, quality and output targets.
• Supervise, coach and develop operators; hold regular performance and development conversations.
• Lead first-line troubleshooting, containment and escalation for process and equipment incidents.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, quality standards and safe work permits.
• Plan and allocate resources with maintenance, quality and technical teams to meet production needs.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation, batch records and system transactions.

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent in engineering, applied science, biotechnology or a related vocational qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience for degree holders, or minimum 7 years for diploma holders.
• Practical experience in a regulated manufacturing environment with knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English for handovers and incident reporting.

This role is on‑site in Singapore and follows shift patterns, including nights and weekends as required. Minimal hybrid or remote flexibility.

What we value in you

You put safety and quality first and act with integrity. You stay calm under pressure and communicate clearly. You enjoy coaching others and improving how work gets done. You use data and practical judgement to make decisions. You support inclusion and treat colleagues with respect. You welcome feedback and are open to learning.

Location and working pattern

This role is on‑site at our Singapore manufacturing facility. It requires shift work and occasional extended hours to support production or project needs. Minimal hybrid or remote flexibility applies.

Skills

• Data Integrity
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Fluency
• Emergency Response
• Financial Acumen
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Problem Solving
• Production Management
• Project Coordination
• Quality Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Awareness
• Site Operations

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 @gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who are ready to learn and make a real impact to apply.