Sterile Value Stream Delivery Director

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Eggleston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Sterile Value Stream Operations Delivery Director to lead end-to-end performance across the Sterile Value Stream. The role focuses on operational delivery, discipline and continuous improvement, deputising for the Value Stream Operations Manager when needed.

You will coordinate daily performance with cross-functional teams, drive schedule attainment, ensure cGMP compliance and lead CI programs to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification 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.
• Delivery of safety, quality, service, productivity or cost improvements.
• Experience using performance data, governance routines and structured escalation to drive action.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, lead teams and coach others without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, supply planning and production-system principles.
• Experience supporting inspections, audits, operational risk management or business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Support Value Stream Operations Manager in achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People objectives.
• Coordinate daily and weekly operational performance across the Value Stream Leadership Team.
• Drive delivery of production, service, schedule attainment, capacity and productivity commitments.
• Provide visible safety and quality leadership, supporting cGMP compliance, inspection readiness and risk management.
• Lead cross-functional resolution of operational constraints and supply risks.
• Support delivery of operating plans, budgets, productivity commitments and waste-reduction priorities.
• Lead selected continuous-improvement programmes using the GSK Production System, Lean, Six Sigma.
• Coordinate operational readiness for new products, technology transfers, capital projects and start-up activities.
• Use operational, quality and financial data to improve visibility, decision-making and performance.
• Coach leaders and teams, strengthening accountability, inclusion and engagement.

Skills

Operational leadership

Cross-functional delivery

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder influence

cGMP knowledge

Inspections support

Problem solving

Education

Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Business Management

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Sterile Value Stream Operations Delivery Director to lead end-to-end performance across the Sterile Value Stream. The role focuses on operational delivery, discipline and continuous improvement, deputising for the Value Stream Operations Manager when needed.

You will coordinate daily performance with cross-functional teams, drive schedule attainment, ensure cGMP compliance and lead CI programs to improve safety, quality and efficiency.