Job Description
Position Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to define, design and implement continuous improvement programs and site projects which aligned with business strategies.
The Operational Excellence Manager will also establish and guide the Element Owners in ongoing sustenance & maturity of IMEx including metric maintenance to measure program success. Installs program governance, project reviews and communication
Primary Duties:
Support site transformation to world class performer by:
• Collaboration with SLT in development of strategy & goals (including Above-site programs eg EMAP), translate them into CI programs and cascade to lower tiers
• Leading & driving site transformation & cultural change including role-modelling accountability, transparency, speak up, focus/ prioritization, vertical & horizontal alignment, supportive leadership, coaching and change agility. Be the site key Change Agent.
• Leading & guiding Operational Excellence sustainment & maturity, including governance, DOC execution, IMEx standards adherence, metrics, IMEx document management system and colleague growth & development in IMEx roles and knowledge sharing within site & with other sites (CoP, KSF).
• Developing & executing site capability build plan including governance process, ongoing capability mapping against framework, gap assessments/ closures, sustainment & effectiveness checks particularly in Lean, Six Sigma and Coaching Skills.
• Oversight, lead, guide, train & coach site colleagues to execute & deliver right quality & on time key EMAP & CI initiatives including Lean & Six Sigma projects.
• Being key partner with Site MS Lead in iFlow deployment (D4F, MSE, IA, DS), flow improvement & sustainable MCT reduction.
Qualification
Experience
• Min of 5+ years experiences in similar position or area of responsibility
• Proven leadership, influencing & stakeholder management skills.
• Results oriented with ability to see & articulate big picture as well as attention to details in reviewing & executing detailed tasks in a hands-on manner
• Strong facilitation skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to details and technicalities.
• Excellent organizational and technical skills.
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues
Education
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Pharmaceutical or any related field.
Technical Competency
- Six Sigma &/ or Lean problem-solving training, certifications & competencies, have minimum Six Sigma GB and Lean GBcertification
- GMP Knowledge: Understanding of GMP fundamentals
Operations Knowledge: Understanding of Manufacturing Operations processes
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Continuous Imprv and Proj MgmtPfizer 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.