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GlaxoSmithKline Hiring for QS- Manufacturing Lead at Hamilton, MT Full Time
Job Description
Site Name: USA – Montana – Hamilton
Posted Date: Oct 17 2023
Posted Date: Oct 17 2023
In this role, the QS-21 Manufacturing Lead will perform duties as assigned with respect to quality, timeliness, quantity, and cost. Work individually and as a team to deliver cGMP compliant product. Adhere to GSK policies, procedures, and support site goals. Complete documentation in line with regulatory, GSK, and departmental requirements. Work and communicate closely with other departments both inside and outside of QS-21 Manufacturing.Train and mentor less experienced staff. Work with minimal supervision and coordinate complex tasks between departments. Oversee and coordinate equipment related task and issues. Demonstrate ability to cross train in multiple disciplines across QS-21 Manufacturing and participate in cross functional teams.Takes initiative, provides accurate “right the first time” work and practices good time management in a fast paced, ever changing environment. Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the job. Assists in resource planning, organization and control of activities and produces a high quality and high volume of work.Fills in when supervisor is out, and when necessary be willing and able to make decisions regarding day to day operations.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Responsible for application of GSK safety and environmental guidelines and act as a role model within the department. Ensure all job responsibilities are in compliance with applicable regulations, current operating procedures, and industry practice. Identify and help mitigate EHS and safety risks. Work with supervisor to mitigate safety concerns and provide guidance for teammates related to safety topics. Hazardous waste training depending on specific requirements of the department.
- Ensure all activities are executed following quality and regulatory standards. Supports cross-functional communication and the GSK quality mindset by proactively identifying and reporting compliance issues to area supervisor or QA. Work with supervisor and QA to mitigate identified issues. Adhere to all GSK QMS policies and procedures applicable to functional area. Lead and facilitate the inspection readiness of the department.
- Participate in and support continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives. Recognize technical issues and relay to supervisor. Drive and champion LEAN behaviors within the team.
- Represent GSK with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Adhere to GSK policies and procedures and support management decisions and goals in a professional manner. Show awareness of changing schedules, request and priorities put forth by management. Hold self and teammates to applicable safety and quality standards. Support cross-functional communication both within and external to the department. Meet agreed timelines for task and escalate timeline adherence concerns to supervisor. Assist in and allocate time for other team members to complete assigned tasks.
- Support production planning to achieve objectives, including delivery to yearly manufacturing plan. Assist supervisor in setting, monitoring, and achieving area objectives, metrics, and targets.
- The following GSK values and expectations are key behavioral characteristics for this role: Patient Focus, Transparency, Respect, and Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork
Why you?Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of cGMP/healthcare/lab related experience
- Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Bachelor’s degree or some post-secondary education (including math, science, or technical writing)
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving/taking information in person, in writing, or over the phone. Understanding of Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
- Strong understanding of cGMP and quality systems including the ability to guide others in correct cGMP principles.
- Strong understanding of Quality systems to include deviation and CAPA systems.
- Leadership capabilities e.g., influence, enable and drive change, and continuous improvement. Working understanding of SAP requirements related to area specific functions and ability to direct team members in the correct use of SAP.
Why GSK?
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Get Ahead Together
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Why Us?
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.
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