Engineering Operations Manager

Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle

Posted Date: Mar 9 2026

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of :$2Bn annually.

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The Engineering Operations Manager oversees manufacturing operations at the Barnard Castle site which may include formulation, filling, inspection, device assembly and packaging of aseptic syringes and vials and clean liquids. The role focuses on optimising efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance, leading a team to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The manager ensures safety and adherence to GMP standards, supporting GSK's mission to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products globally.

In this role you will…

Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements and technological advancements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and MSAT, to ensure alignment and support for production activities.

Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation of manufacturing processes, performance metrics, and compliance activities, providing regular reports to senior management.

Why you? 

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related field. Masters degree or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Expertise in manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, process improvement, and technical troubleshooting, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership, project management, safety management, and collaboration skills are essential to drive operational efficiency and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Relevant work in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing and project management (e.g., PMP), along with a strong grasp of GMP and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA).

Must exhibit excellent problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and team management skills, proficiency in data analysis and process optimisation, effective communication, and familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 23rd March (COB)

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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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