GSK

GPS Continuous Improvement Manager

GSK$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related STEM field.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • 8+ years leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
  • 4+ years in regulated manufacturing (biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or medical devices).
  • 2+ years teaching continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
  • 1+ year of experience with strategy deployment at site level.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional change.

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Coach teams on GSK Production System standards and best practices.
  • Establish performance tracking routines and metrics.
  • Utilize data to drive insights and actions at the frontline.
  • Standardize improvements through documented processes and training.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and measure change.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including health and wellness options.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Support for flexible work arrangements on a case-by-case basis.
Full Job Description
As a GPS Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead continuous improvement activities across the site to improve performance around safety, quality, delivery, cost and people pillars. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, MSAT, engineering, EHS and supply chain teams to identify opportunities, run improvement projects, and embed sustainable ways of working. We value practical problem-solving, coaching, and collaboration. This role offers strong growth, visible impact on operations, and alignment with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
  • 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 GSK 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.


Working pattern
This role is on-site. You will be expected to work on-site regularly to engage with frontline teams and attend meetings. Some remote work is supported to enable flexible collaboration in case by case basis.

Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field such as math, science, technology, Stem etc.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification
  • 8+ years of experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence or production-system deployment in an operating environment.
  • 4+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, such as biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device 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 of experience with strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri) 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


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

  • Line leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain with direct accountability for operational performance.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
  • Experience designing and delivering capability building programs
  • Experience establishing or improving an employee improvement-idea process, with evidence of participation, implementation and sustained use.
  • Experience using data and analytics in improvement work and assessing where digital, automation or AI can add value.
  • Proven track record delivering measurable operational improvements.
  • Strong facilitation and coaching skills with the ability to influence across functions.
  • Practical knowledge of ERP or MES systems and industrial analytics.
  • Project management experience, including sprint planning and dependency management.
  • Experience developing leaders and building capability at scale.
  • Familiarity with statistical tools or process capability analysis.


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Skills
Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (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

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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Size
90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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