Digital Lead - Continuous Improvement (CI)

The Digital CI Lead works alongside the Digital Factory team and contributes to the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and the wider digitalization journey at the Ware site. Working across the manufacturing site, you will support the business’s digital business aims with best-in-class continuous improvement methodologies, tools, and digitalization efforts for operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Driving and overseeing continuous improvement (CI) projects by utilizing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance plant operations.
2. Guiding the digital factory team on the reasons, methods, and subsequent steps when there is a change in scope (or when seeking second extension permissions) for a CAPA.
3. Assisting the Digital team to evaluate CI requests and Accelerators to streamline and eliminate waste.
4. Managing QA Continuous Improvement activities in batch flow (including Auto release “No Atyps” and dashboards) to enhance flow.
5. Providing support during audits and serving as the primary decision-maker for investigation management and the CAPA panel. This element of the role extends to aiding the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) team before the CAPA panel.
6. Supporting document approvals DCRF, SOP Updates, and forms in test documents.
7. Evaluating current processes and workflows to pinpoint areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
8. Developing and maintaining tools to track progress and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
9. Working closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
10. Conducting training sessions and workshops to up-skill the Digital Team on lean and continuous improvement techniques.
11. Preparing/presenting reports on improvement projects, highlighting achievements and future opportunities.
12. Identifying (and assessing) emerging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and data usage.
13. Developing and maintaining digital dashboards and reporting systems to provide real-time data and insights.

About You:

This role is a great opportunity to be instrumental in developing the Ware Site’s future factory aims. You will be working at the cutting edge of digital transformation within GSK, in a high-profile role with senior site management involvement. As this role is multi-faceted and includes liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders (including on-site production and operations teams), you must be a highly self-motivated person who has strong experience of working in complex manufacturing situations. You will be resilient and calm under pressure, with strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve. You will have a strong continuous improvement mindset and be hands-on in your approach.

About Ware Manufacturing Site:

Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form, and the site has circa 1,500 highly motivated and capable people working at it. The Ware site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new medicines in oral and solid dose forms, as well as operating a high-volume commercial production for respiratory devices.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – Monday 13th of January 2025 (COB).

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (eg; computer science or IT or Business Digital, Change Management, etc).
2. Experience in Highly-Regulated Manufacturing environments (eg; Pharmaceuticals, Med-tech / Biotech, Medical-devices, etc).
3. Lean six sigma trained or certified DMAIC.

Preferred Experience:

1. Proven experience in managing continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
2. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
3. Proficiency in data analysis and the use of digital tools and software.
4. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
6. Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is a plus.
7. Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Strong change management skills (can persuade with conviction).
9. Degree in Digital Business management or relevant experience.
10. Experience at working within a cross-functional team.
11. Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practice in a Pharmaceutical or similar Environment and EHS standards.
12. Experience in managing improvement activities and initiatives.
13. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
14. Formal root causing and problem-solving techniques.
15. Quick learning and implementing knowledge.

GSK offers a range of benefits to its employees, which include, but are not limited to:

1. Competitive base salary.
2. Annual bonus based on company performance.
3. Opportunities to partake in on-the-job training courses.
4. Opportunities to attend and partake in industry conferences.
5. Opportunities for support for professional development.
6. Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes.
7. Employee recognition programmes.

If you would like to learn more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage Life at GSK | GSK.

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