Sr Specialist, Operational Excellence

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 Sr Specialist, Operational Excellence is responsible for supporting the global implementation of Pfizer Performance System (OpEx) and the Pfizer Production System (IMEx) at the Rocky Mount Facility. Including working with Operational Excellence Deployment Leads, and employees at all organizational levels to lead the development and instillation of continuous improvement concepts and IMEx individual Elements throughout the organization. This individual will run the training, implementation and coaching of site-specific production system tools (Visual Management & Meeting Cascade, CI Loop, Standard Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Process Robustness, etc….), through IMEx PCT Qualification. Additionally, this individual will support Pfizer's root cause analysis program (Method 1) Yellow Belt, and (Method 2) Green Belt.

How You Will Achieve It

• Lead Continuous Improvement and root cause analysis Events Method 1 (Yellow Belt) and Method 2 (Green Belt) events, data analysis, lean and/or six sigma project management.

• Be knowledgeable of all IMEx elements and be able to effectively teach, coach and implement the elements to others, and partner with OpEx Leads during IMEx Deployments.

• Assist with the implementation of the IMEx Elements within as assigned ecosystem.

• Provide post-deployment shop floor support, and assist in the successful implementation of IMEx elements through participation in workshops.

• Act as site resource for Continuous Improvement, Visual Management, GRP-TPM and Standard Work element standards.

• Reinforce cultural changes necessary to ensure successful implementation.

• Collaborate with other PCT members and Element Owners on identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize data to influence project prioritization.

• Work with PCT Lead, IMEx Deployment Lead, CI Specialists, Tier 1 Element Owners, Operational Excellence and Area Leadership to build, maintain and improve IMEx within the work area.

• Capturing timely and accurate data when required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

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.

• Prior lean six sigma application experience

• Some knowledge of program and project management in support of Lean, Enterprise Excellence, Six Sigma, quality improvement, and similar initiatives.

• Good oral and communication skills.

• Ability to understand the human element of site transformation activities.

• This position could require frequent time in the manufacturing areas around production equipment and may also require weekend or off-shift work to support project demands and timelines.

• The candidate must have ability to balance multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have

• Green Belt Certification
• cGMP knowledge and experience

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Job will include standing, walking, sitting, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and data analysis.

Occasional lifting may be required.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This is a 1st Shift

• Monday to Friday 8-5pm Position with support to 2nd and 3rd shift production. Job may require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7-day operation.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to Apply: March 5th 2024
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance: NO
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,000.00 to $130,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site

• U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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

Sunshine Act

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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Continuous Imprv and Proj Mgmt