Site Name: USA - North Carolina - Zebulon
Posted Date: Jun 8 2026
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 not just core to our operations; it's 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.
Position Summary Senior Technical Operators Operates, Operates, challenges and cleans equipment, according to appropriate SOPs, JSAs, and batch documents to deliver high quality products manufactured in a safe way to fulfil the needs of the supply chain. Monitors equipment for excessive rejects, troubleshoots, repairs and conducts preventative maintenance on the equipment. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory and OSHA requirements. Resolves minor downtime and repair occurrences within performance expectations and identifies and implements improvement opportunities to drive business results. Ability to changeover and set up equipment to design specifications and perform start of batch maintenance activities. Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
Operates, challenges, and cleans equipment, replenishes consumable supplies, and all the duties needed by the business in accordance with cGMPs, Batch Documentation, SOPs, ZSPs and JSAs as required and responsible for independently maintaining inspection readiness of area. Actively participates in monitoring equipment for excessive rejects /stoppages utilizing performance data to escalate any problems occurring in the area that affect product quality, safety and other aspects of line performance. Trained in the GSK Production System standards (i .e. 5s, standard work, problem solving, Gemba, process confirmations, and performance management) towards the goal of Zero Accidents, Zero Defects, and Zero Waste. Participates in performance management defect / stoppage trending, steps 1-6 of problem solving, and performing / maintaining OSW and 5S, CIF actions. Deliver against safety, quality, waste & performance objectives defined by strategy deployment. Identifies and able to implement process improvement for areas or alternative operating methods to increase safety, quality, and equipment efficiency aligned to strategy. Recognized as a subject matter expert on operations / process and provides the first line of defense for equipment troubleshooting. Leads and executes minor repairs on the equipment and completes preventative maintenance. Operators possess considerable knowledge of the job and is reliable and able to plan own daily activities and produce high quality and high quantity work. Participates in validation and engineering trials. Fluent and a trainer in systems /applications required for job performance and to monitor and identify trends (i.e. DELTA, myLearning, FreeWeigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, SAP work order transactions etc.). Works in coordination with other associates, assistants, and /or technicians to carry out daily job responsibilities, including recognizing and leading troubleshooting technical issues and providing information to next supervisory level. Maintains full knowledge of the job and is recognized as a certified OJT trainer for the department and to partner with leads to complete SOP changes. Maintains complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general aspects of the job and the practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Demonstrates the ability to conduct equipment set up changeovers and start of batch activities to the designed specifications without start up issues and performs start of batch maintenance activities.
Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
High School Diploma or GED 5+ years' experience in Production Operator role 3+ years' experience working at GSK in a Production role OJT certified in all work centers in packaging or the majority of work centers in manufacturing Demonstrated performance in all Process Operator job roles
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Visual inspection and attention to detail Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow detailed documentation. Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction. Knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently Competent to perform data entry, utilize computers and HMIs Knowledgeable of all applications to the area (i.e. DELTA, my Learning, Free Weigh, DISY, Active Plant, IP21, SAP basic transactions for meeting production supply etc). Ability to work accurately with figures and information Ability to use and analyze data effectively
Skills:
Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills Advanced computer skills and understanding and operational computer skills of, MS Word, and MS Excel. Ability to proficiently utilize basic hand tools Ability to work accurately with figures and information Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to learn the operation, read gauges and instrumentation, and any equipment related to the production of medical devices and /or pharmaceutical products
Traits:
Visual inspection and attention to detail Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow detailed documentation. Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction.
About the Zebulon Site GSK's Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount and Wake Forest. Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:
Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company A priority focus on Safety and Quality Clean and GMP compliant work environment Onsite cafeteria Onsite gym Temperature-controlled Licensed onsite Health & Wellness clinic
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Location and working model
This position is based in the United States and is on-site at a manufacturing facility. Regular presence on the shop floor is required to operate equipment, lead activities and collaborate with your team.
Ready to apply?
If this role matches your skills and goals, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your work matters and you can grow your technical career at GSK. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. 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. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com 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. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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GlaxoSmithKline
Jun 08, 2026