GPS Lead: Smart Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline seeks a seasoned leader to drive GPS deployment at the Tuas Vaccines site in Singapore. You will collaborate with site leadership to transform strategy into GPS workstreams, coach teams, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, service and cost.

You will lead training, governance and data-driven improvement projects while embedding Lean/Six Sigma practices across operations, with regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years experience leading manufacturing or quality or engineering operations, with demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools; Green Belt certification or equivalent required.
• Proven coaching and capability-building skills with experience training leaders and teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience in project planning, governance and delivering measurable benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of GPS practitioners and Smart Manufacturing team to deploy GPS / Smart Manufacturing and build capability across the site.
• Work with site leadership to translate strategy into focused GPS workstreams and measurable targets.
• Run site self-assessments against GPS maturity matrices and lead action plans to close gaps.
• Design and deliver training, coaching and hands-on improvement projects to embed continuous improvement behaviours.
• Govern site improvement activity through the GPS council, reporting outcomes and tracking benefits.
• Use data, digital tools and analytics to strengthen improvement work and reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Data-Driven Decision Making

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Project Management

GxP Regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/business or related discipline

Tools

GPS deployment tools

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline seeks a seasoned leader to drive GPS deployment at the Tuas Vaccines site in Singapore. You will collaborate with site leadership to transform strategy into GPS workstreams, coach teams, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, service and cost.

You will lead training, governance and data-driven improvement projects while embedding Lean/Six Sigma practices across operations, with regional travel as needed.