Site GPS Lead in Montrose

Location – Montrose, Scotland

Reports to Site Director

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

The Site GPS Lead role leads the deployment of the GSK Production System at the site to deliver the business strategy and improve business performance across the scorecard (safety, quality, service, cost). They promote and participate in continuous improvement programs adding value to patients and to the business, by driving a zero‑waste supply chain and making efficiencies, including the use of digital, data and analytics tools in conjunction with traditional lean practices. They provide support for effective problem solving across the site alongside coaching and mentoring the six standards. They lead and are hands‑on in day‑to‑day deployment as well as strategic project delivery. Responsible for GPS, Site Support, Learning & Development and Smart Manufacture, the GPS Lead role sets direction for the teams and agrees initiatives and priorities across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• As a member of the Site Leadership team, play a key role in supporting the Site Director manage the site.
• Drive the site strategy deployment through use of Hoshin Kanri and implement GPS in alignment with the site strategy.
• Ensure a quarterly Accelerator is delivered and support site to plan and implement.
• Lead the ‘self‑assessment’ of the site vs. the GPS maturity matrices and to lead the site to close any gaps; report on all required data to central teams as required.
• Define priorities, agree key initiatives to implement and align resources across GPS, Site Support, Learning & Development and Smart Manufacture at a site level.
• Role‑model GPS skills and behaviours and drive the right CI mindset & behaviours / ways of working in the site.
• Drive/develop capability of all leaders on site to lead continuous improvement frameworks and other CI activities.
• Provide direction on communications for the site working with the Site Communications Lead.
• Provide regular, up‑to‑date reporting on status and progress of projects tailored for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain regular connection with other sites to contribute, share and leverage best practice.

Basic Qualifications

• HND in business management or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in running a department, proven people leadership skills to drive performance.
• Considerable continuous improvement experience from highly regulated manufacturing or supply chain environments, with the ability to adapt to site requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and drive change programmes/improvements and influence key stakeholders at all levels across the organisation, from shop‑floor teams to senior leaders (including VPs), and across multiple functional areas.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject, business management or continuous improvement.
• Good knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methods (Green Belt or Black Belt experience preferred).
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharma or other highly regulated industries.
• Track record of embedding strategy deployment or Hoshin planning at site level.
• Experience using digital tools, data analytics or automation to support continuous improvement.

Closing date for applications – 1st May 2026 (EOD)

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.