Inspection assembly & packaging operations manager

Inspection Assembly & Packaging Operations Manager

Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle. Posted Date: Jun 1 2026.

Closing Date: 15th June 2026 (COB).

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 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 speed, quality and scale of product supply.

Position Summary

You will lead inspection, assembly and packaging operations at a GSK site in the United Kingdom. You will manage day to day production, quality and safety while coaching your team to improve. You will work closely with quality, engineering and supply chain colleagues to deliver on time, compliant output. This role offers visible growth, meaningful impact and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inspection, assembly and packaging operations to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost targets.
• Develop and coach frontline leaders and operators to build capability and support career growth.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain site quality standards through clear processes and checks.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support new product introductions and transfers by working with engineering, quality and supply chain teams.
• Own operational staffing plans, shift rostering and performance metrics reporting.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing production or operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in inspection, assembly or packaging operations.
• Proven experience leading teams, including coaching and performance management.
• Practical knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements relevant to manufacturing.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering continuous improvement or productivity projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in a technical or manufacturing discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Experience with shift based teams and complex rostering.
• Involvement in new product introductions, scale up or facility transfers.
• Familiarity with electronic batch records or manufacturing execution systems.

Working Pattern and Location

This is an on site role at Barnard Castle in the United Kingdom.

What We Value

You are practical, calm under pressure and focused on developing people. You solve operational issues with a clear, structured approach. You communicate openly and build strong relationships. You act with integrity and put safety and quality first.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.