Global Head of Lean and Continuous Improvement

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom GlaxoSmithKline Full time
Job Summary:

The Global Head of Lean and Continuous Improvement will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a lean transformation strategy for GSK's production system. This individual will work closely with the GPS & Smart manufacturing leadership team to influence and deliver tangible business improvement through the GPS Lean Programme.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Benchmark programme content and performance across industries to set appropriate Operational Performance ambitions.
  • Maintain and improve the GPS production system training materials.
  • Create and deliver a global GPS deployment plan to meet the needs of the GSC network and ensure the right skills exist in the right roles.
  • Define, build, and deploy the required GPS Lean Capabilities and GPS standards across all sites and functions as required by business functions and sites.
  • Lead, inspire, engage, and align a diverse team of GPS experts and create a high-performing team.
  • Develop and expand centre team capabilities to ensure the team is highly capable of resolving all significant business problems, both operational and transactional.
  • Monitor the quality of the GPS deployment through standardized process confirmation on a scheduled frequency.
  • Advocate for and demonstrate 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.
  • Develop a scorecard to measure and monitor delivery of the global programme, including behaviors and value delivered for GSC through GPS.
  • Support the GSC network with the definition and prioritization of GPS programmes and projects in line with the strategy and goals and objectives.
  • Maximize the use of technology and deploy digital levers to accelerate the GPS programme evolution.
  • Collaborate with GPS site and functional GPS teams to identify best practices and co-create next-generation programme elements where required.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering.
  • 15+ years in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry, including experience in manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and continuous improvement.
  • 10+ years of supervisory/management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrix environment and navigate without formal authority to deliver on business results.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and confidently defend informed recommendations.
  • Possess strong leadership, scientific, and business acumen, and ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and ensure compliance to all GSK policies.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategy development and execution.
  • Lean Master certification or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts with cross-functional global teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Must be a committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty, and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology).

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