Operational Excellence Specialist (GPS Practitioner)

Business Introduction

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.


Position Summary

You will deploy and embed the GSK Production System (GPS) at a U.S. manufacturing site. You will partner with value stream leaders and frontline teams to translate site strategy into clear improvement plans. You will coach people at all levels, lead structured problem solving, and use data to drive measurable gains in safety, quality, service, cost, and innovation. We value curiosity, practical coaching skills, and a steady focus on sustainable results. Joining this team will help you grow as a continuous improvement leader and make a meaningful impact on patients by helping the site work safer and smarter.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Deploy and sustain GPS standards and daily practices across assigned value streams.
• Coach and train colleagues on GPS, lean tools, and structured problem solving at all levels.
• Lead and facilitate improvement events such as Kaizen workshops, Accelerators, and DMAIC projects.
• Translate site strategy and KPIs into prioritized continuous improvement plans and measurable actions.
• Use data and simple digital trackers to monitor performance, identify gaps, and report progress.
• Support change management and stakeholder alignment to ensure improvements stick.

Why You?
Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement projects.

Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments or knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or advanced CI certification.
• Experience designing and delivering training or coaching programs.
• Proven ability to lead complex improvement projects and manage stakeholders.
• Familiarity with simple digital tools for performance tracking (Power BI, Power Apps, or equivalent).
• Experience in change management and building capability across teams.
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving methods and use basic data tools (spreadsheets, simple dashboards).
• Strong communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment.

About the Zebulon Site 

GSK’s Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America.  The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Wake Forest.  

Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:  

• Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours  

• Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees  

• Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition 

• Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company  

• A priority focus on Safety and Quality 

• Clean and GMP compliant work environment     

• Onsite cafeteria                                 

• Onsite gym                

•  Temperature-controlled climate                                  

• Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic

Work arrangement
This role is on-site. Occasional off-hours work may be required to support operations and improvement activities.

What you will gain
You will develop practical coaching and change leadership skills. You will lead visible projects that improve site performance. You will work with experienced leaders and build capability across the site. You will contribute directly to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Apply now if you are ready to help teams improve how work gets done and want a role with clear impact and growth opportunities. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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