Head of Belgium Capital Projects & Sustainability

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

Job purpose:

As the Head of Capital Projects and Sustainability you are a key member of the Belgium Engineering & Maintenance leadership team, accountable for delivering the capital investment portfolio across all Belgian sites. The role ensures the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies and drives forward-looking, sustainable solutions.

Lead for the site Capital Portfolio. You are responsible for organizing annual Asset Conditional assessments and drafting the Facility Master Plan.

You are responsible for End-to-End delivery of Site’s Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget, in line with GSK Safety, Quality & Compliance standards.

In addition to managing the CAPEX for site, you directly lead end-to-end delivery of Engineering projects. Domains of these projects can range from Sustainable Energy to Operational & Utilities Engineering Upgrades and Construction projects.

You are accountable for maintaining good documentation practices for all projects in line with the Project Management Framework.

Your responsibilities:

Operational Planning & Executions

Lead, manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through large-scale Engineering CAPEX projects and modifications involving cost & material saving in a safe, timely, quality and sustainable manner

Manage and plan site CAPEX budget and ensure target spend is achieved year-on-year through relevant KPIs and analysis. You will be accountable for maintaining Department wise CAPEX project lists and ensuring that funding approvals are done timely to capitalize projects on agreed timelines with the Finance Department

Seamless coordination and constant liaison with the Global Capital Lead for developing, submitting, tracking and upgrading site CAPEX plan

Conduct construction safety investigations utilizing appropriate root cause & Five-Why tools and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other) to regularly update the relevant stakeholders

Carry out techno-commercial analysis and feasibility studies to draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications, in liaison with consultants

Assess potential construction safety risks, materials and costs through standard risk management practices

Tap the potential of Continuous Improvement to advise creatively resolve any emerging problems / deficiencies throughout the project life-cycle

Manage, train, develop and mentor staff and effectively liaise with a variety of stakeholders (EHS, Finance, External Consultants, Engineering, Project Contractors) to streamline project execution and closure

Monitor progress and compile reports in project status. Develop BOQs, manage budget and purchase materials/ equipment by deploying Total System Cost concept and forecasting material requirement

Comply with international standards, best industry practices, local laws, guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required through updated digital channels while maintaining adequate access control

Identify and prioritize replacement or upgrade of processes, equipment, and components at Site that can deliver high return on investment through automation by working closely with team lead automation

Ensure safety issues are appropriately addressed and mitigated.

Strategic Planning

Analyze the production equipment operations and provide a plan for the improvement of process efficiency and robustness

Provide useful inputs in planning the capacity and forecasting the utilization

Plan the induction of new maintenance concepts

Apply new technology as a driving force for process simplification, economical and effective payback times.

Compliance and Procedural Implementations

Ensure adequate selection, training and development of staff to achieve their maximum potential to meet business objective

User performance development plans effectively for better performance and development of teams

Ensure that requirements of TP-13 are fulfilled in the concerned area

Develop and implement systems, policies, and procedure so that engineering activities are operated safely, support production, and comply with Group and Local regulatory requirements

Ensure that all engineering related systems are maintained within their validated Parameters to achieve consistent quality and reliability

Responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and Safety regulations and practices applicable to this position

Providing Engineering support for preparation of Site Quality plans periodically

Manage engineering needs and procurement policies are being met to facilitate the Smooth flow of engineering operations

Ensure compliance with Global GSK policies and procedures comprising of GMP, ETCM, TPs, BCP, EHS, GQP and QMS policies

Take responsibility and accountability for Physical Contamination Cause and Elimination (PCCE) program at site, identifying, managing, and eliminating PCCE risks and deviations to ensure compliance with EHS and quality policies.

Additional information:

Reporting line: VP Engineering & Maintenance

Position level: Senior Director

People management (direct/indirect reports, etc.): Direct Reports (max 10). Indirect Reports (max 150).

Assets Managed: up to 150 M£ annually

Business travel requirements: limited

Primary location: Wavre, Belgium

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