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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.\nWe 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. \nAs a GPS Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead continuous improvement activities across the site to improve performance around safety, quality, delivery, cost and people pillars. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, MSAT, engineering, EHS and supply chain teams to identify opportunities, run improvement projects, and embed sustainable ways of working. We value practical problem-solving, coaching, and collaboration. This role offers strong growth, visible impact on operations, and alignment with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. \nThis role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:\nLead end-to-end continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost. \nCoach and develop site teams and leaders to adopt GSK Production System (GPS) standards including standard work, tiered performance management, and structured problem solving. \nEstablish and manage performance routines and metrics to track progress and report business impact. \nUse data and digital tools to turn insights into clear, timely actions at the frontline. \nStandardize and sustain improvements through processes, training, and documented controls. \nPartner with stakeholders across functions to remove barriers and ensure changes are implemented and measured. \n Working pattern \nThis role is on-site. You will be expected to work on-site regularly to engage with frontline teams and attend meetings. Some remote work is supported to enable flexible collaboration in case by case basis.\nWhy You? \nBasic Qualification \nWe are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field such as math, science, technology, Stem etc. \nLean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification \n8+ years of experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence or production-system deployment in an operating environment. \n4+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, such as biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device or a comparable environment. GxP or FDA experience is preferred. \n2+ years of experience leading teaching and coaching effortd for continuous improvement including problem solving using DMAIC or A3 methodologies \n1+ years of experience with Leading strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri) at site or business-unit level \n1+ year of experience building or strengthening a Lean management system \n1 + years of experience leading cross-functional change \nPreferred Qualification \nIf you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus\nLine leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain with direct accountability for operational performance. \nLean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. \nExperience designing and delivering capability building programs \nExperience establishing or improving an employee improvement-idea process, with evidence of participation, implementation and sustained use. \nExperience using data and analytics in improvement work and assessing where digital, automation or AI can add value. \nProven track record delivering measurable operational improvements. \nStrong facilitation and coaching skills with the ability to influence across functions. \nPractical knowledge of ERP or MES systems and industrial analytics. \nProject management experience, including sprint planning and dependency management. \nExperience developing leaders and building capability at scale. \nFamiliarity with statistical tools or process capability analysis.\nSkills\nAnalytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Risk Awareness, Workshop FacilitationPlease visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.\nWhy GSK?\nUniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.\nGSK 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.\nPeople 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.\nIf you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - \nGSK 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.\nImportant notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies\nGSK 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.\nPlease 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. 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