GPS Continuous Improvement Leader

GlaxoSmithKline; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Pennsylvania seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead site-wide Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements. You will coach frontline teams, deploy GPS standards, and build sustainable processes across manufacturing, MSAT, engineering, EHS and supply chain.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable capability development to deliver measurable impact on operations and patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field such as math, science, technology, STEM.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• 8+ years of experience leading continuous improvement, operationalexcellence or production-system deployment.
• 4+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, such as biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medicaldevice or a comparable environment. GxP or FDA experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience teaching and coaching continuous improvement including problem solving using DMAIC or A3 methodologies
• 1+ years ofexperience with strategy deployment (Hoshi n Kan ri) at site or business-unit level
• 1+ year of experience building or strengthening a Lean management system
• 1+ years of experience leading cross-functional change

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Coach and develop site teams and leaders to adopt GPS Production System (GPS) standards including standard work, tiered performance management, and structured problem solving.
• Establish and manage performance routines and metrics to track progress and report business impact.
• Use data and digital tools to turn insights into clear, timely actions at the frontline.
• Standardize and sustain improvements through processes, training, and documented controls.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to remove barriers and ensure changes are implemented and measured.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

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 Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field such as math, science, technology, STEM

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Pennsylvania seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead site-wide Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements. You will coach frontline teams, deploy GPS standards, and build sustainable processes across manufacturing, MSAT, engineering, EHS and supply chain.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable capability development to deliver measurable impact on operations and patient