Head of Sterile Value Stream Operations

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Fir Tree; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Sterile Value Stream Operations Delivery Director to lead safety, quality and performance across the Sterile Value Stream in the UK. The role focuses on execution discipline, continuous improvement and ensuring reliable product supply in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, MSAT and Technical teams to translate strategy into actionable plans, deputise for the Value Stream Operations Manager,

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Business Management.
• Operational leadership experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating delivery across operations and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated delivery of safety, quality, service, productivity or cost improvements.
• Experience using performance data, governance routines and structured escalation to drive action.
• Capability to influence stakeholders, lead teams and coach others without relying solely on direct authority.
• Working knowledge/ experience of cGMP, quality systems, supply planning and production-system principles.
• Experience supporting inspections, audits, operational risk management or business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Value Stream Operations Manager in delivering Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People objectives and deputise when required.
• Coordinate daily and weekly operational performance, ensuring priorities, actions, decisions and escalations are clear across the Value Stream Leadership Team.
• Drive delivery of production, service, schedule attainment, capacity, throughput and productivity commitments.
• Provide visible safety and quality leadership, supporting cGMP compliance, inspection readiness, risk management and a strong compliance culture.
• Lead cross-functional resolution of operational constraints, supply risks and performance gaps, escalating significant issues appropriately.
• Support delivery of operating plans, budgets, productivity commitments, loss elimination and waste-reduction priorities.
• Lead selected continuous-improvement programmes using the GSK Production System, Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem solving.
• Coordinate operational readiness for new products, technology transfers, capital projects, commissioning, qualification and start-up activities.
• Use operational, quality and financial data to improve visibility, decision-making, predictability and performance.
• Coach leaders and teams, strengthening accountability, inclusion, engagement, capability and sustainable high performance.

Skills

Influence & leadership

Problem solving

Digital fluency

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering/Science/Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Business

Advanced qualification in Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Manufacturing Leadership/Operations Management

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Sterile Value Stream Operations Delivery Director to lead safety, quality and performance across the Sterile Value Stream in the UK. The role focuses on execution discipline, continuous improvement and ensuring reliable product supply in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, MSAT and Technical teams to translate strategy into actionable plans, deputise for the Value Stream Operations Manager,