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Smart Manufacturing & CI Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027

GSK Zebulon On-site entry full-time

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Description

Join the GSK Smart Manufacturing & CI Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027, and help get ahead of disease together.

You will be part of a two-year Global Supply Chain Graduate Program, applying your scientific, engineering, or digital knowledge to real manufacturing challenges while developing through rotations, training, and mentoring.

What You'll Experience:

  • Cross-Functional Exposure: Spend time at your home site, working on cross-functional projects and rotations to deepen your expertise and knowledge of the business.
  • Kaizen Assignment: A short-term breadth assignment, which could include global-focused opportunities, to expand your skills and experience beyond your home site.
  • Tailored Training: Benefit from role-specific training and development, supported by a generous training budget and access to enriching resources.
  • Professional & Personal Growth: Develop in a supportive environment with clear goals, feedback, training, and access to reasonable adjustments.

Key Program Features:

  • Digital Data & Analytics (DDA) Objective: Each rotation has a DDA focus, reflecting GSK's commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Sustainability Element: Contribute to GSK's Net Carbon Zero mission by working on impactful projects that promote environmental sustainability.
  • Mentoring & Networking: Build your professional network and enhance visibility through direct access to senior leaders and mentors who will guide and support your career development.

What will you do?

  • Smart Manufacturing: Get involved in innovative projects that leverage AI, data, and technology to transform our manufacturing processes.
  • Problem Solving: Lead impactful continuous improvement projects while developing your expertise in lean methodologies and Six Sigma skills.
  • Drive change and innovation: Identify and implement initiatives to streamline processes using tools like Standard Work, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Make a difference: Leading projects to improve lead times and eliminate inefficiencies, ensuring our supply chain operates at peak performance.
  • Collaboration: Work with experts to prioritize and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives, gaining hands-on experience in coaching and project management.
  • Business Excellence: Be at the forefront of innovation by contributing to the deployment of GSK's production system (GPS) strategy.
  • Shape the future of manufacturing: Supporting the implementation of lean standards in production environments.
  • Drive performance excellence: Work with teams to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that maintain high standards.
  • Empower others: Training and coaching employees and managers in applying continuous improvement techniques and tools.
  • Digital Data & Analytics: Leverage advanced technologies like AI and PowerBI to analyze data and boost productivity and efficiency.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Technical Expertise: A relevant degree, interest in innovation and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and willingness to learn how the work supports patients.
  • Digital Curiosity: An interest in using new technologies, digital and data analytics to solve complex problems.
  • Patient Focus: Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, continuous improvement, and high-quality work that supports patients.
  • Accurate and structured: Works accurately using agreed checks, applies structured problem-solving methods, and manages projects effectively.
  • Collaborative communicator: You solve problems with people and build strong relationships across teams and partners.
  • Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions, and seeks support when needed.
  • Attention to Detail: Works accurately using agreed checks and applies structured problem-solving methods.
  • Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed.

What do we offer you?

  • Competitive salary.
  • Annual bonus based on company performance.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
  • A personalized development plan with coaching, mentoring, and virtual as well as in-person learning opportunities.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning and a wide range of digital learning resources to support your professional development.
  • Hands-on experience delivering meaningful work from day one.
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and networking opportunities that foster inclusion, connection, and professional growth.
  • Complimentary premium Calm membership and access to comprehensive wellbeing resources.
  • Employee recognition programs celebrating outstanding contributions.
  • Two paid volunteering days each year called 'Together Days'.
  • Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Relocation support for eligible hires.
  • Plus many more benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life at GSK.

Skills

Required

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Risk Management Assessment
  • Taking Initiative
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