Production Lead

GSK Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting Vision 2030 and the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudization in line with the hiring and the training and development of Saudi National capability.

Job Purpose
As the Production Lead , you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring a production team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while meet production goals. Collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement are key aspects of this role.

We are looking for proactive, adaptable individuals who are committed to developing themselves and their teams while contributing to GSK's mission of delivering high-quality medicines and vaccines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a production team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in daily operations.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced processes and team performance.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure production schedules are met and deliver high-quality products on time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance.

Team Structure & Work Environment

• Initially, 3 direct reports will be under this position, with future growth to 7–8 direct reports.
• Reporting team includes production operators and packaging staff.
• The role involves shift work, requiring adaptability and flexibility to manage operations effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmacy, or Science, Engineering).
• S hould ideally have a pharmaceutical background. Engineering candidates with prior experience in pharmaceutical companies may also be considered
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industries.
• Hands-on experience managing production lines, zones, and areas to achieve operational excellence.
• Proven track record of optimizing production processes, resolving bottlenecks, and driving maximum efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.
• Written and spoken English; working knowledge of Arabic is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing, particularly in packaging or production.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to join us in this impactful role, apply today! Together, we’ll get ahead of disease and shape the future of healthcare.

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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