Global Head of Six Sigma and Material Science and Technology (MSAT) Business Partner, GSK Production System (GPS)

The role can be done from any location in Europe that is close to a GSK location

The deadline for the job posting is the 4th of October in 2024

Purpose:

The Global Head of Six Sigma and MSAT Business Partner, as a member of the GPS & Smart manufacturing leadership team, is responsible for influencing and delivering tangible business improvement through the GPS Six Sigma Programme. (S)he manages the Six Sigma programme and creates an industry leading ecosystem through continuous improvement. (S)he supports and influences the business strategy and Global Supply Chain (GSC) objectives by improving process effectiveness and efficiency across the GSC network by embedding the GSK Production system. (S)he leads and manages a high performing team of experts, building GPS skills and delivering business results.

Key responsibilities:

• Benchmark programme content and performance across industries to set appropriate Operational Performance ambitions. Evolve the Six Sigma Ecosystem in line with industry trends to deliver best in class performance as evidenced in GSC business performance and the GPS maturity score
• Partner with MSAT Leadership to build industry leading technical problem-solving programme
• Maintain, embed, and improve the GPS Six Sigma training materials
• Create and deliver a global Six Sigma deployment plan to meet needs of GSC network and ensure the right skills exist in the right roles
• Define, build, and deploy the required Six Sigma Capabilities, change management and associated standards across all sites and functions as required by business functions and sites. Ensure appropriate capability exists in coaching and training so sites and functions are autonomous in their deployment of the standard GSK programme
• Monitor the quality of the Six Sigma ecosystem deployment through standardised process confirmation on a scheduled frequency
• Advocate for and demonstrate GPS skills, mindset and behaviours through coaching and mentoring, and by leading and facilitating Kaizen Events and Problem-Solving Sessions for critical business issue resolution
• Develop a scorecard to measure and monitor delivery of the global Six Sigma programme including behaviours and value delivered for GSC through GPS
• Support the GSC network with the definition and prioritisation of GPS programmes and projects in line with the strategy and goals and objectives
• Collaborate with GPS site and functional GPS teams to identify best practices and co-create next generation programme elements where required
• Coach senior leadership teams to embed and sustain GPS and Six Sigma a core aspect of site and functional operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering
• 15+ years in Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry, including experience in manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and continuous improvement
• 10 +years of supervisory/management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrix environment and navigate without formal authority to deliver on business results
• Possess strong leadership, scientific and business acumen, and ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines and ensure compliance to all GSK policies
• Six Sigma Master Blackbelt certification or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts with cross functional global teams to achieve business objectives
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and confidently defend informed recommendation
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• Must be a committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in Operations/Quality operations, Supply Chain in Vaccines or Biologics manufacturing

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