Sterile Ops Leader: Value Stream Delivery Director

1054 GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited

Barnard Castle

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Sterile Value Stream Operations Delivery Director for Barnard Castle to lead end-to-end performance across the Sterile Value Stream, ensuring safety, quality and reliable product supply. You will deputise for the Operations Manager, drive operational execution, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain.

The role involves coordinating daily performance, delivering on safety, quality, delivery, cost and

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.