GPS HEAD - ROSIA

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Italy - Rosia Posted Date.
Apr GPS Head – Rosia This is a site-based role at Rosia, Siena.
A new and truly exciting opportunity as the GPS Head position at the Rosia site.
Our GSK Production System (GPS) is the way we improve processes at GSK, and while much progress has been made in the past few years our ambition is to broaden the impact to improve performance in all aspect of our manufacturing operations.
Rosia is a fully integrated, worldwide approved, end-to-end cGMP vaccines manufacturing site that encompasses antigens production via microbial fermentation and purification, aseptic filling in vials and syringes, packaging, and distribution.
The site is   of the three GSK vaccines Fill & Finish hubs and is therefore involved in the manufacturing of GSK most strategic vaccine assets and vaccine candidates.
Due to its strategic skills, capabilities, and technologies, the site is in constant evolution to accommodate for new products, while aiming for the highest standards of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
The role of Head of GPS is critically important to define the long term needs of the site, in terms of process simplification, value creation and continuous improvement.
The Head of GPS is, as a member of the Leadership Team, co-responsible for the MPUs results, and acts in strong partnership with the Site Head and may act also as deputy.
(S)he leads the strategy deployment efforts across the Site, cascading strategic imperatives and Hoshin methodology to align with VET strategic imperatives.
(S)he supports the business strategy and MPUs objectives by improving process efficiency within the MPUs by embedding the GlaxoSmithKline Production System.
GSK makes amazing products on the cutting edge of GSK’s portfolio, which makes this an excellent opportunity for an experienced and talented CI professional to join a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing organization! In this role you will.
Lead the LT to ensure effective strategy deployment and wide engagement  through the Hoshin process development and deployment  ensuring prioritisation of programs and projects in line with the strategy and deployed goals and objectives  ensuring personal and team objectives are aligned with strategy  Lead and coordinate strategic performance management (Business Performance Review, Management of Simplification and Value-Added Improvement Projects and MPU performance indicators) to monitor delivery of transversal and local plans.
Lead the Site in its pursuit towards Operation Excellence, and support the Site Leadership Team with the identification and realization of CIFs, DMAIC projects and other improvement initiatives, both with financial and non-financial targets  Lead the GPS transformation and acceleration across departments, teams and production areas, implementing new best-known methods for GPS and coaching LT and all direct reports to realise the cultural change through GPS.
Define, build and maintain the required Lean and Six Sigma Capabilities in the Site, and ensure appropriate means for coaching and mentoring of line managers and trained experts during the execution of their projects  Lead the team of GPS ‘Practitioners’ and builds capabilities within the team  Implement the capability plan as agreed by the regional GPS team and GPS network  Advocate and demonstrate GPS skills, mindset and behaviours during daily contacts with the Leadership Team, the Line Management and the teams ‘on the floor’ through coaching and mentoring, and by leading and facilitating Kaizen Events and Problem Solving Sessions   Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
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Why you? Required qualifications and skills.
Bachelors/Honours degree, or equivalent, in science or engineering discipline Significant experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotech or FMCG Industry, including experience in manufacturing and or Quality Ops and continuous improvement  Held a number of leadership positions in a manufacturing environment covering a broad range of activities and operations (e.
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Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Safety) Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Black Belt Preferred qualifications and skills.
Master Black Belt/Lean Master qualification Possess strong leadership, scientific and business acumen, and ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines and ensure compliance to all GSK policies.
Demonstrated leadership of Continuous improvement initiatives and cultural change year on year resulting in both financial and non-financial benefit and behavioral change Diagnostic capability to identify improvement opportunities Excellent communication skills and influencing abilities at all levels in the organisation Capable of providing and acting on balanced feedback to develop self and others Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrix environment and navigate without formal authority to deliver on business results We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics.
We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.
billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in .
We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service.
The way we work will change.
For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary.
Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.
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Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.
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