Vials Filling & Inhalations Operations Manager

Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle

Posted Date:
Jun 1 2026

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 not just core to our operations;

it 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 the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

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

• Lead vials filling and inhalation device production to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost targets.
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and operators to build capability and support career growth.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through clear procedures, checks and collaboration with quality teams.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency, yield and reduce waste.
• Support new product introductions and transfers with engineering, quality and supply chain colleagues.
• Own operational staffing plans, shift rostering and performance metrics reporting.

• Significant experience managing production or operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in filling, aseptic processing, or inhalation device operations.
• Proven experience leading teams, including coaching and performance management.
• Practical knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering continuous improvement or productivity projects.