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

The mission for the Operational Excellence team is to Inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement that empowers colleagues and enables processes to function efficiently and effectively. The Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) program is how our site will deliver this mission.

This Operational Excellence IMEx Program Owner role is part of the Operational Excellence organization, and is accountable for all aspects of the IMEx program lifecycle; including, system deployment, design, training and coaching of colleagues, maintenance, and evolution to ensure the sustainability of the program.

The role will also involve Six Sigma and Lean responsibilities such as deploying the Pfizer Human Performance Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, and Method 1, 2, and/or 3.

How You Will Achieve It

* Develops and executes IMEx initial implementation and updates going forward.

* Utilizes good change management practices to gain stakeholder and sight alignment to the Operational Excellence IMEx strategy.

* Partners with Pfizer Corporate Operational Excellence to develop IMEx enhancements, adapt educational materials to fit site needs, and maintains the site IMEx implementation roadmap.

* Builds Site IMEx and Operational Excellence Capabilities by Providing Education & Guidance.

* Support the education of site colleagues in Lean Six Sigma principles through leading/facilitating classes, projects, workshops, and coaching/mentoring.

* Support a Zero Defects culture through advocating the use of Lean Six Sigma methodologies during day to day activities.

* Providing strategic proposals, progress updates and presentations to all levels of the site organization, as well as corporate functions.

* Support the vision of every colleague, every day improving their work processes through IMEx and other related OpEx programs.

Qualifications

Must-Have

* EDUCATION: The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of applicable experience and a BA/BS/MS degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physical/Biological Sciences, Business, Integrated Supply Management, or related applicable discipline that will enable the team to meet its mission.

* EXPERIENCE: The candidate must demonstrate:

* Robust knowledge of IMEx

* Data Analytics

* Knowledge in Lean

* Knowledge in Six Sigma

* Strong Project Management Skills

* Effective Coaching & Change Management Skills

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Strong PPT & Excel Skills

* Ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues

* Ability to influence at all levels of the site

* Ability to connect the mission of the team to site goals

Nice-to-Have

* Master's degree

* Relevant pharmaceutical experience

* Green/Black belt certification is highly desired

* Demonstrated previous supervisory management experience in problem solving, decision making, negotiating and conflict resolution skills

* In depth knowledge and experience with investigations and compliance-related procedures

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Job will include standing, walking, sitting, ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis. Occasional lifting may be required.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This is a 1st Shift Position with support to 2nd and 3rd shift production. Job may require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation.

The job is open only to Protected Individuals (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), namely, Citizens or Nationals of the United States, Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders), Refugees and Asylees.

Last Date to Apply for Job: February 26, 2021

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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.

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