Operations Support Manager (Packing Function) Ware, England
Job description
Posted Date: May 25 2023
The Respiratory Supply Chain (RSC) at GSK’s flagship Ware Manufacturing site is looking to recruit an Operations Support Manager within the Respiratory Packing Unit Operation. Reporting to the Manufacturing Unit Manager, the purpose of the role is to identify, implement and support operational improvements that deliver advantage for the Value Stream (aligned to site priorities) whilst ensuing focus on safety, quality and compliance is maintained.
As OSM you will have up to 6 direct reports.
Key Responsibilities (include):
Identify and implement operational improvements for the Value Stream (aligned to site priorities)
Identify best practice to focus improvement activities
To act as the production representative for project activity delivered within the area of responsibility, providing user requirements, managing production deliverables, and liaising directly with project managers
Ensure that compliance and governance processes in the area are robust and supported, and where relevant to manage the Compliance Coordinator
Ensure that the production aspects of Supply Chain Planning processes are in place, in use and effective
Coach team members at all levels of the Value Stream to deliver excellence and continuous improvement through the GPS
Act as deputy to Manufacturing Unit Manager where necessary
About You:
This role will suit a self-motivated person who is able to effectively multi-task and prioritise and has experience of working in a complex GMP manufacturing site. An ability to work closely with others to solve complex problems and develop solutions will be vital. You will be resilient and calm under pressure, with strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve aims and drive performance. You will have a strong continuous improvement mindset and an equally strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures concerning quality and safety.
About Ware Manufacturing Site:
Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form. The site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new Oral Solid Dose medicines. A series of investments in new state-of-the-art equipment are being made that will support the delivery of a record number of new products, with a new facility being opened in 2023.
CLOSING DATE for applications: Friday 9th of June 2023 (COB).
Basic Qualifications:
Demonstrable capability to manage teams (line and matrix) in an Operational role.
Knowledge and understanding of product dose forms and their manufacturing processes (or similar experience gained from working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment).
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