Operational Excellence Manager Jobs

Why Patients Need You

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is innovative and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in manufacturing, testing, or compliance, your contribution will directly impact patients.

What You Will Achieve

The mission for the Operational Excellence (OpEx) team is to ‘Inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement that empowers colleagues and enables processes to function efficiently and effectively’. This position is expected to support the delivery of that mission for the QO&EHS organization.

The Operational Excellence Manager will be assisting with building capability through Lean Six Sigma, the deployment and maturity of Pfizer Production System, Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) in above site Quality Operating units to resolve critical business needs.

The Operational Excellence Manager will report to the Operational Excellence lead and support QO&EHS Operating Units and network SMEs to drive a strategic Continuous Improvement Culture.

How You Will Achieve It

• Partner with QO&EHS Operating units to address their largest sources of loss by utilizing operational excellence tools and methodologies (lean, six sigma, innovation etc.) to solve critical business challenges aligned with QO&EHS performance goals.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent behaviors and built an inclusive, team-oriented environment with the department, and the network.
• Support the overall process to Identify/develop, measure and monitor metrics which are leading indicators of performance for QO/EHS center functions and at site to ensure performance is sustained.
• Support implementation of an IMEx plan that is fit for purpose, prioritized, and phased to enable achievement of key quality metrics.
• Support Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) deployment & execution and Continuous Improvement in above site Quality operating units.
• Performs data analysis and complete health checks/maturity assessments of the Pfizer Production System.
• Operate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the Pfizer Production System principles. Responsible for training, coaching, and building team capabilities towards qualification of the area and certification of the department holistically.
• Leverage Quality Intelligence information and data analytics to challenge conventions, Champion Bold Thinking to improve QO&EHS performance.
• Support the vision of every colleague, every day, improving their work processes through IMEx and other related OpEx programs
• Lead, facilitate Lean and/or Six Sigma improvement projects in partnership with other functions linked to business needs.
• The successful Candidate must work effectively with other organizations on a global basis.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong analytical skills to assess information, draw conclusions and recommend improvements.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across PGS functions and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills with experiencing solving complex and unique problems.
• OR an Associate's degree with 8 years of experience
• Proven ability to lead organizational change.
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop, and coach others, oversee, and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Strong proficiency in Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) or other lean manufacturing approaches.
• OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience
• Experience in managing projects that require critical thinking, collaborative approaches; innovation; strong analytical skills; ability to understand business issues and processes.
• OR Master's Degree with more than 3 years of experience
• Bachelor's with at least 5 years of experience
• Experience in leading/influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies, project management and digital applications.
• Experience in managing projects that require critical thinking, collaborative approaches; innovation; strong analytical skills; ability to understand business issues and processes.
• OR High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of quality and manufacturing operations.
• Previous people leadership experience preferred and experience leading the development and technical growth of colleagues to support business transformation.
• Possesses a collaborative spirit, strong project/program management skills, including change leadership.

Nice-to-Have

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), and manufacturing procedures and standards.

Other Job Details:

• 10 – 15% travel
• Flexible work hours to support a global operation.
• Last Date to Apply for Job: August 15, 2023
• Work Location Assignment: Remote

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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