Sterile Value Stream Operations Delivery Director

GSK · Barnard Castle The Sterile Value Stream Operations Delivery Director role supports the Value Stream Operations Manager in delivering safe, compliant, and reliable end-to-end performance across the Sterile Value Stream, focusing on operational delivery, execution discipline, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Support the Value Stream Operations Manager in delivering Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives and deputise when required. Coordinate daily and weekly operational performance across the Value Stream Leadership Team. Drive delivery of production, service, schedule attainment, capacity, throughput, and productivity commitments. Provide visible safety and quality leadership, supporting cGMP compliance, inspection readiness, risk management, and a strong compliance culture. Lead cross-functional resolution of operational constraints, supply risks, and performance gaps. Support delivery of operating plans, budgets, productivity commitments, loss elimination, and waste-reduction priorities. Lead selected continuous-improvement programmes using the GSK Production System, Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving. Coordinate operational readiness for new products, technology transfers, capital projects, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities. Use operational, quality, and financial data to improve visibility, decision-making, predictability, and performance. Coach leaders and teams, strengthening accountability, inclusion, engagement, capability, and sustainable high performance. The ideal candidate will have: A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Business Management. Operational leadership experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Experience coordinating delivery across operations and cross-functional partners. Demonstrated delivery of safety, quality, service, productivity, or cost improvements. Experience using performance data, governance routines, and structured escalation to drive action. Capability to influence stakeholders, lead teams, and coach others without relying solely on direct authority. Working knowledge/experience of cGMP, quality systems, supply planning, and production-system principles. Experience supporting inspections, audits, operational risk management, or business continuity. Preferred qualifications include: Advanced qualification in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manufacturing Leadership, or Operations Management. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent improvement experience. Experience in sterile or aseptic manufacturing. Experience deputising for a senior operations leader or leading through delegated authority. Experience supporting new product introductions, technology transfers, capital investments, or organisational change.