Senior Process Operator

GSK; Zebulon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Georgia, Zebulon, is seeking a capable production operator to maintain and operate manufacturing equipment, ensuring high quality products and continuous production. You will collaborate with operators, technicians and leads to troubleshoot issues and sustain production run times, while taking ownership and coaching others.

The role offers clear career progression, impact on supply continuity, and a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment focused on innovative medicines and vaccines.

Qualifications

• This role requires at least 5 years in production or process operations.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proficiency in following batch documentation and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment changeovers and start-of-batch activities with accurate documentation and safe handover.
• Operate, clean and maintain production equipment per SOPs and batch records.
• Monitor process performance and product quality; escalate issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Record performance using production systems and basic data tools; identify trends and suggest improvements.
• Coach and train colleagues on safety practices and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality and equipment efficiency.
• Prepare equipment and materials per batch instructions and SOPs.
• Operate machinery for machining, chemical processing, formulation, inspection, assembly or packaging.
• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, temps and pressures to ensure production specs.
• Meet production schedules and targets while complying with GMP standards.
• Handle materials and finished goods; ensure efficient flow and address defects.
• Maintain daily production records for traceability and performance analysis.
• Perform minor maintenance and collaborate with maintenance teams as needed.
• Uphold safety, hygiene and compliance standards for inspection readiness.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Regulated environment familiarity

Batch documentation

SOP adherence

Gauges/instrumentation reading

MS Office basics

Data-driven troubleshooting

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Production systems

Job description

Business Introduction

We 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 Summary

You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to safely deliver high-quality products. You will work closely with operators, technicians and leads to troubleshoot issues and keep production running. We value problem-solvers who take ownership, coach others and learn quickly. This role offers clear career progression, meaningful impact on supply continuity, and the chance to join a team uniting 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 equipment changeovers and start-of-batch activities with accurate documentation and safe handover.
• Operate, clean and maintain production equipment following standard operating procedures and batch documentation.
• Monitor process performance and product quality. Escalate issues and support root cause resolution.
• Use production systems and basic data tools to record performance, identify trends and support improvements.
• Coach and train colleagues on safety practices and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities to increase safety, quality and equipment efficiency.
• Prepare production equipment and materials in line with batch instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate machinery and perform processes for machining, chemical processing, formulation, visual inspection, assembly, or packaging.
• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, temperatures, and pressures to ensure adherence to production specifications.
• Meet production schedules, volume, cost, and quality targets while maintaining compliance with safety and GMP standards.
• Handle, move, pack, and sort raw materials and finished goods, ensuring efficient material flow. Monitor output quality, identify and elevate defects, and make necessary process adjustments.
• Complete accurate daily production records for traceability and performance analysis. Perform minor maintenance, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and collaborate with maintenance teams as needed.
• Maintain rigorous safety, hygiene, and compliance standards to support inspection readiness and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

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

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or process operator role.
• 3 + years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience performing equipment changeovers and start-of-batch activities.
• Demonstrated experience following and completing batch documentation and SOPs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate or equivalent education.
• On-the-job training certification across multiple work centers.
• Practical mechanical aptitude and ability to read gauges and instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and experience using production systems.
• Experience using data to troubleshoot or improve process performance.
• Experience training others and contributing to written work instructions.

Physical and workplace expectations

• This position is on-site and requires shift work in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• The position in a manufacturing environment with noise and moving equipment.
• Workers are required to wear protective gear and equipment.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks on a daily basis such as kneeling, climbing and standing.
• Ability and willingness to work extended shift lengths (up to 12.5 hours) when needed. Ability to work shift patterns and overtime when required.

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.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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.