Operations Supervisor

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 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 decisions with clear judgement. 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. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Diploma or equivalent in engineering, applied science, 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 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. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or production environment. - Familiarity with SAP, electronic batch records, or manufacturing execution systems. - Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action management. - Training or experience in coaching and developing talent on the shop floor. - Exposure to continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma. - Knowledge of environmental, health and safety practices and permit systems. 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 are open to feedback and 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. How to apply If this role matches your experience and ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note about what motivates you to join and how you would contribute to the team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who are ready to learn and make a real impact to apply.

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

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