This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to GSK’s mission of delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently. As a Senior Process Operator, you will operate, monitor, and maintain equipment to ensure smooth production processes. You’ll collaborate with a team of skilled professionals, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for improvement. We value candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to safety and quality.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
Lead day-to-day coordination of line processing, people allocation and shift handovers.
Monitor line performance and product quality, escalate issues, and lead corrective actions.
Lead and support quality investigations and batch documentation reviews.
Coach and train team members on standard work and safe practices to build capability.
Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce waste, increase uptime and improve efficiency.
Use production systems and data to spot trends, support troubleshooting and make informed decisions.
Operate and maintain production equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
Monitor equipment performance and address issues to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.
Perform equipment changeovers and setups to meet production specifications.
Maintain inspection readiness by ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals
High school diploma or GED.
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, with at least some experience in a senior process or senior technical operator role.
Experience leading people or shifts on a production floor.
Experience operating, setting up and changing over production equipment.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus
Associate degree or technical certificate in a relevant field.
Experience in regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
Experience using process improvement tools and structured problem solving.
Familiarity with overall equipment effectiveness and production performance metrics.
Strong computer skills for data capture, basic analysis and reporting.
Experience creating and maintaining standard work and delivering on-the-job training.
Experience following written procedures, batch records or standard operating procedures.
This role is on-site in the United States and is a first shift position.
Business Introduction
GSK’s Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Wake Forest.
Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:
Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours
Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees
Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition
Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company
A priority focus on Safety and Quality
Clean and GMP compliant work environment
Onsite cafeteria
Onsite gym
Temperature-controlled climate
Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic
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Physical requirements and working conditions
You will regularly stand, walk, bend, and climb as part of the job. You may work near moving equipment and in temperature-controlled areas. Protective equipment will be provided. Flexibility to work overtime when needed is required.
Working arrangement and environment
This role is on-site in the United States and is a first shift position. You will work in a manufacturing environment that requires use of protective equipment. You may be asked to lift up to 40 lbs. and to stand and move throughout the shift. Occasional overtime may be required.
What we value
We care about inclusion and respect. We expect open, honest collaboration and shared responsibility for safety and quality. We support learning and career growth and offer clear opportunities to develop your skills. If you take pride in practical leadership, helping teams improve, and delivering reliable results that matter, we encourage you to apply.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now to join a team focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
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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