GSK
pharmaceutical
ProductionLeadDerms
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.
“Production Lead Derms at GSK. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, production leadership, supervisory role, good manufacturing practices, CAPA, Lean, Six Sigma. Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets. Supervise and develop production technicians to maintain competence and ensure right-first-time execution”
What You'll Achieve.
meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets; maintain competence and ensure right-first-time execution; meet weekly and monthly supply plans; ensure inspection readiness; ensure timely closure of actions; improve reliability, reduce waste and increase operational efficiency; safe and compliant execution; Maintain a safe working environment
Industry & Context.
practical problem solving; data-driven decision-making
Shift patterns will reflect site operational needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B-Pharm), Pharm-D or a master’s in a related field, Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical, At least 3 years in a production leadership or supervisory role, knowledge of good manufacturing practices, batch documentation and quality systems, Experience managing deviations, CAPA and audit or inspection readiness, Hands-on experience with dermal or topical finished dosage manufacturing, Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methods, Practical exposure to process validation, change control and computerized manufacturing systems, planning, problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills, Experience coaching and developing teams and supporting succession planning
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety
delivery and productivity targets
Supervise and develop production technicians to maintain competence and ensure right-first-time execution
Own the production schedule for the unit and adapt resources to meet weekly and monthly supply plans
Act as the unit subject matter expert during internal and external inspections and ensure inspection readiness
Lead investigations of critical deviations
support CAPA delivery and ensure timely closure of actions
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to improve reliability
reduce waste and increase operational efficiency
Ensure all production activities follow current good manufacturing practices and site quality procedures
Approve and maintain production instructions and batch records for safe and compliant execution
Plan and allocate manpower based on forecast and operational requirements
Coordinate preventive maintenance
validations and equipment availability with engineering and maintenance
Support budgeting and capital expenditure planning for the unit
Maintain a safe working environment and promote open
honest feedback and learning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with quality, engineering, maintenance, planning and supply teams; Coordinate preventive maintenance, validations and equipment availability with engineering and maintenance
Communication Scope
clear decision-making; open, honest feedback and learning
Process & Methodology
continuous improvement projects
Full Job Description
**Role Summary** You will lead day-to-day production activities for a dermal manufacturing unit in a regulated environment. You will work closely with quality, engineering, maintenance, planning and supply teams. We value clear decision-making, practical problem solving and coaching people. This role offers growth, real impact on supply reliability, and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. **Key Responsibilities** \- Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets. \- Supervise and develop production technicians to maintain competence and ensure right-first-time execution. \- Own the production schedule for the unit and adapt resources to meet weekly and monthly supply plans. \- Act as the unit subject matter expert during internal and external inspections and ensure inspection readiness. \- Lead investigations of critical deviations, support CAPA delivery and ensure timely closure of actions. \- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to improve reliability, reduce waste and increase operational efficiency. \- Ensure all production activities follow current good manufacturing practices and site quality procedures. \- Approve and maintain production instructions and batch records for safe and compliant execution. \- Plan and allocate manpower based on forecast and operational requirements. \- Coordinate preventive maintenance, validations and equipment availability with engineering and maintenance. \- Support budgeting and capital expenditure planning for the unit. \- Maintain a safe working environment and promote open, honest feedback and learning. **Education, Experience & Skills** \- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B-Pharm), Pharm-D or a master’s in a related field. \- Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical. \- At least 3 years in a production leadership or supervisory role. \- Stro
Applying for this Production Lead Derms role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about GSK?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.