Senior Associate Continuous Improvement Specialist
Job Description
Why Patients Need You
At Pfizer, our mission is to inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and enables simple, effective processes. Whether you are managing projects or liaising with others, your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives.
What You Will Achieve
Your organizational skills will help us integrate our continuous improvement programs across the organization, both vertically and horizontally. Thanks to your knowledge and skills, it will be ensured that the improvement programs yield results, and strengthen the overall business strategies. You will work as a coach and a facilitator for improvement projects as well as maintain performance metrics to measure program success.
As a Senior Associate, you will be a member of one or more “Work Area” Process Centric Team(s) (PCT), responsible for driving effective execution and sustaining of the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) continuous improvement (CI) processes in the Quality Control Analytical labs. Primary responsibilities include identification, prioritization, management and execution of CI opportunities to improve the overall operational effectiveness of the PCT, reduce sources of loss, and meet improvement targets. Analyze data to drive root cause analyses and to prioritize improvements. Support the creation of PCT goals in alignment with the sites CI Goals and Compelling Business Needs (CBNs). The CI Specialist will provide coaching and leadership to project ranging from basic issues to problems that are moderately-complex and cross-functional in nature. This role is a key enabler to the successful deployment and sustainability of IMEx within the work center(s).
It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
- Responsible for driving effective execution and sustaining support of the IMEx continuous improvement (CI) process at the PCT (Tier 1) & department level (Tier 2). Including the process of identification, management and execution of CI projects.
- Lead moderately-complex and cross-functional operational excellence initiatives.
- Coach and develop operational excellence skills of PCT members and drive a culture of continuous improvement within their team.
- Input and analyze data from IMEx elements and other work units to identify areas for improvement and largest sources of loss, including collaboration with CI Specialists across ecosystems. Collaborate with other PCT members and Element Owners on identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize data to influence project prioritization.
- Coach PCT on the CI Loop visual management principles and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) process.
- Facilitate CI Loop meetings and project prioritization and escalation. Attend daily Tier 1 meetings, and facilitate real-time structured problem solving. Participate in monthly Tier 2 CI meeting.
- Receive and provide Structured GEMBA on the CI Loop Element.
- Work with PCT Lead, IMEx Deployment Lead, Tier 1 & 2 Element Owners, Operational Excellence and Area Leadership to build, maintain and improve IMEx within the work area.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience OR an associates degree with 6 years of experience OR a bachelors with at least 3 years of experience OR Masters with more than 1 year of experience.
- The candidate must be experienced in using root cause analysis methods.
- The successful candidate will be a change agent who is dedicated to driving cultural and technical changes through their work.
- The candidate must be self-motivated and able to develop work relationships in matrix environment.
- The candidate must have ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Able to coach others on using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Capability in LEAN tools and/or desire to grow LEAN capabilities to further drive CI on site
- The candidate has demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis, team facilitation, and effective communications with different levels of the organization through project execution.
Nice-to-Have
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Lean Tool experience or Lean Yellow/Green Belt
- Experienced with statistical software applications
- Project management experience
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Job will include standing, walking and sitting.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Position is first shift Monday through Friday. Some off hour (night/weekend/holiday) support may be required to support continuous improvement activities.
Occasional travel may be required for specific projects or training.
Work Location Assignment: Flexible
OTHER JOB DETAILS
- Last Date to Apply for Job: February 26, 2024
- Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
- Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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