Production Supervisor

Role Summary

The Production Supervisor will apply GSK Values and Expectations when managing and supporting daily tasks with a positive, team-oriented approach. Location: King of Prussia, PA. Supervises Manufacturing Associates in operating cell culture equipment, preparing media and buffers, running chromatographic and filtration processes, and handling administrative duties. Oversees production, technology transfers (for the NPI facility), and ensures training and ongoing development of staff. Leads or assists in investigations and resolutions alongside quality assurance and cross-functional teams. Acts as a departmental leader for process optimization, production scheduling, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Production Supervisors are required to perform production activities alongside Manufacturing Associates and manage absences and timesheets as needed.
• Carry out responsibilities in compliance with Data Integrity principles, site SOPs, GSK EHS standards, and relevant legal requirements, ensuring team adherence as well.
• Oversee and review documentation to confirm that the preparation of bulk biopharmaceutical intermediates meets cGMP, GSK, and other regulatory agency standards.
• Support the implementation of new products and processes into the facility, including equipment and area changeovers.
• Maintain competency with current and emerging digital platforms (SAP, EBR, DeltaV, RTMS, etc.).
• Develop expertise in their designated area by participating in area tours, supporting inspections, addressing technical issues, and managing deliverables for themselves and their team.
• Assign work to Manufacturing Associates to meet production schedules, use resources efficiently, and achieve product delivery targets in coordination with other departments.
• Document Manufacturing Associate development and performance management activities, including work assignments and technical training programs, to support individual growth, succession planning, and engagement objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safe and high-quality results.
• Adhere to Leader Standard Work to maintain consistent visibility within the manufacturing area, ensuring first-time-right execution and providing immediate support as required.

Qualifications

• Required: BS/BA or Associate Degree with 5+ years of directly related experience, or 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Required: 5+ years of direct experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.
• Required: Experience in production areas such as cell culture, buffer preparation, media preparation, or purification.
• Preferred: Proven skill in resolving complex technical issues.
• Preferred: Experience in using control systems for operating processes in modern large-scale biopharmaceutical plants.
• Preferred: Verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on teamwork and quality orientation.
• Preferred: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to lead and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Preferred: Proven commitment to quality and compliance.
• Preferred: Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities with a focus on teamwork.
• Preferred: Effective communicator across shifts, departments, and functions, aligned with GSK Values.
• Preferred: Thorough knowledge of production systems and their application.

Skills

• Maintain competency with current and emerging digital platforms (e.g., SAP, EBR, DeltaV, RTMS).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with a focus on teamwork.
• Effective communication and ability to coordinate across shifts, departments, and functions.

Education

• BS/BA or Associate Degree (required).

Additional Requirements

• Off-shift hours, including nights, may be required.