Global Head of Lean Operations

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom GSK Full time
Job Description

GSK is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Global Head of Lean Operations to lead the company's production system transformation efforts. As a key member of the GPS & Smart manufacturing leadership team, this individual will be responsible for influencing and delivering tangible business improvement through the GPS Lean Programme.

The successful candidate will support and influence the business strategy and Global Supply Chain (GSC) objectives by improving process effectiveness and efficiency across the GSC network. They will lead and manage a high-performing team of experts, building GPS skills and delivering business results.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Benchmarking programme content and performance across industries to set appropriate Operational Performance ambitions.
  • Maintaining and improving the GPS production system training materials.
  • Creating and delivering a global GPS deployment plan to meet the needs of the GSC network and ensure the right skills exist in the right roles.
  • Defining, building, and deploying the required GPS Lean Capabilities and GPS standards across all sites and functions as required by business functions and sites.
  • Leading, inspiring, engaging, and aligning a diverse team of GPS experts and creating a high-performing team.
  • Developing and expanding centre team capabilities to ensure the team is highly capable of resolving all significant business problems, both operational and transactional.
  • Monitoring the quality of the GPS deployment through standardized process confirmation on a scheduled frequency.
  • Advocating for and demonstrating GPS skills, mindset, and behaviors through coaching and mentoring, and by leading and facilitating Kaizen Events and Problem-Solving Sessions for critical business issue resolution.
  • Developing a scorecard to measure and monitor delivery of the global programme, including behaviors and value delivered for GSC through GPS.
  • Supporting the GSC network with the definition (e.g., business case, scope, phasing, approach, etc.) and prioritization of GPS programmes and projects in line with the strategy and goals and objectives.
  • Maximizing the use of technology and deploying digital levers to accelerate the GPS programme evolution.
  • Collaborating with GPS site and functional GPS teams to identify best practices and co-create next-generation programme elements where required.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and 15+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry, including experience in manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and continuous improvement. They will also have 10+ years of supervisory/management experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrix environment and navigate without formal authority to deliver on business results.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment and are committed to supporting the growth and development of our employees.

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