Global Head of Lean Operations

8 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom GlaxoSmithKline Full time
Job Title: Global Head of Lean Operations

Join GlaxoSmithKline as a Global Head of Lean Operations and take on a challenging role that requires strategic thinking, leadership, and a passion for process improvement. As a key member of the GPS & Smart manufacturing leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business improvement through the GPS Lean Programme.

Key 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 behaviours 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 behaviours and value delivered for GSC through GPS.
  • Support 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.
  • 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Operations/Quality operations, Supply Chain in Vaccines or Biologics manufacturing.

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