Contract Manufacturing Operations Management - Industrial Placement Weybridge 2023

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for millions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re building together. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

Future Talent roles at Haleon offer the chance to change the way people see and manage their everyday health. That’s an incredible opportunity. An exciting challenge. And a huge responsibility. We’re always looking for ambitious individuals who are inspired by our purpose to deliver better everyday health, with humanity. And want to help us achieve this goal. Right now, we’re looking for industrial placement students in Finance Associate to join us to do career defining work.

A career in Quality and Supply Chain where none of us stand still

The Quality & Supply Chain (QSC) Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMO) Europe team is all about ensuring we can supply our everyday healthcare brands in the areas of Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory, Digestive Health, and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements from our 60 third party contract manufacturing sites supplying into the European Region.

We are a virtual cross functional team spread across the European region covering the end-to-end aspect of a supply chain in the areas of Supply, Procurement, Project Management, Quality, Planning, Technical, Packaging, Finance and Supplier Relationship Management

We manage a spend of approx. £320M over 1600 stock keep units (SKUs) and 30+ dosage forms ranging from Liquids, Tablets, Toothpaste & Brushes, Gum, Patches, Creams, Ointments and many more.

We aim to complement the internal HALEON network and offer real value to the consumer and customer, by providing diverse technologies across a competitive, compliant, sustainable and trusted, strategic 3rd party contract manufacturing sites.

What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?

We offer a supply chain placement(s) within our team covering a broad range of areas where you’ll be getting stuck in and playing a key part in ensuring our products reach our consumers and customers in an efficient and timely manner.

Support one of the five Regional Supplier Relationship Teams in managing operational activities, such as Supply Issue resolution, Project Management, Innovation, Sustainability, Compliance, Strategy etc

• Support the rollout of global CMO processes across regions including the USA, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, China, Japan, South East Asia etc
• Own and manage existing as well as new Tech systems and processes supporting the CMO teams.
• Support CMO Governance processes such as Risk Management, Project Review Boards, Monthly Operating Rhythm, Category Connect & Align
• Support the implementation of GSK global programs such as Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Anti Bribery & Corruption (ABAC), Conflict Minerals etc
• Support the delivery of a CMO capability program, focusing on individual and team development needs.
• Own the CMO Communications space working with the Regional Communication Leads.

Benefits

To recognise your dedication, energy and effort, benefits include:

• A salary of £22,500
• An annual bonus linked to performance
• Employee recognition through our global scheme which rewards exceptional achievements
• On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programmes
• Health and wellbeing programmes to take care of your physical and mental health

Who you are

We’re the people changing the future of everyday health. So you will be someone who has:

• Creative and problem-solving thinking
• Strategic/big-picture thinking
• Entrepreneurial and agile mindset
• Strong prioritisation and analytical skills
• Personal accountability
• Business and consumer/customer knowledge and understanding
• Adaptability and resilience in ambiguity
• A desire to learn and have meaningful impact
• Well-organised, analytical, proactive, customer-driven students who are passionate about our products and improving efficiencies in our supply chains.
• Strong Communication, Interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Curiosity to learn, drive continuous Improvement and performance
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to adapt to different cultures on a global basis
• Team working, negotiation, problem solving and lead projects

To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:

Education required

You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You may be expected to provide evidence from your university to show you will be an undergraduate student for the duration of your placement year and they are supportive of your placement.

Other requirements

• Proficient in analyzing and tracking data
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We flex the way we work so we can be at our best, where possible, and with agreement between line manager, team and individuals. We acknowledge not all colleagues can flex locations depending on their roles and that we don’t have all the answers. Yet.

We invite you to apply as soon as possible. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity. And we are joined by new talent, every day. We accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once we have enough applications.

Assessment centre dates: Assessment centres/interviews will commence from November onwards

Role start date: June 2023