Manager Continuous Improvement Specialist
Pfizer Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
Job posting number: #7151581 (Ref:pf-4886276)
Posted: June 2, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
Provides technical expertise and operational support for Drug Product Injectable Operations, with a focus upon production processes. Partners with shop floor colleagues and supervision to ensure smooth and efficient production of a diverse mix of human injectable products. Lead standard work and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple work center areas.
How You Will Achieve It
Identifies and lead implementation of cost savings ideas, specifically line efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity.
Analyze data from throughout different stages of production to determine control over applicable variables.
Own/facilitate the continuous improvement process by understanding the overall needs of the area and ensuring that the right projects are being escalated at the right time.
Analyze the output of standard work initiatives and propose changes to standard work based on the data. Propose and facilitate continuous improvement of standard work.
Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables.
Investigates deviations of medium complexity, involving multiple departments that occur on the manufacturing floor. Performs root-cause analysis utilizing Six Sigma tools, and identifies appropriate, effective corrective actions. Implements corrective actions in conjunction with the appropriate enabling groups, i.e. engineering, maintenance, quality, validation, environmental health and safety.
Lead Operational Excellence initiatives (i.e. Kanban, M1 investigations, Green Belt certification, etc.), develop OpEx skills of colleagues, and drive a culture of continuous improvement with their team.
Partner with shopfloor colleagues, leadership and enablers to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are identified and completed in a timely manner.
Partner with PCT Leads to manage new IMEx deployment projects for targeted work centers.
Lead IMEx rollout for critical new processes.
Lead CI Loop for a large (~100 or more), multi-disciplinary PCT.
Develops a role for the site (DOC Fulfillment, expand responsibilities to improve output).
Drives progress toward Business Element success (Safety, Quality, People, etc.).
Responsible for deriving meaningful goals to help drive CI at the T1 & T2 levels.
Manage and coach projects for T2.
Manage and run Green Belt projects.
Support and mentor Yellow belt projects.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Applicant must have HS Diploma with ten years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with eight years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of experience; OR a Master’s degree with more than three years of experience; OR a Ph.D. with 0-2 years of experience.
Strong project management and presentation skills are required.
Financial skills and business acumen are required.
Nice-to-Have
Industrial Engineer education and/or experience
Specific knowledge of and experience with Drug Product processing and equipment is highly desirable.
Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience and strong, demonstrated technical skills exhibited in a cGMP environment are preferred. Specific knowledge of and experience with Drug Product processing and equipment is highly desirable.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Job will include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional lifting may be required.
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements
Occasional travel may be required for specific projects or training.
Job may also require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7-day operation.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Other Job Details
- Last Date to Apply: June 15, 2023
- Eligible for Relocation Package: YES
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
