Operational Excellence Lead

Posted:
12/5/2024, 10:20:31 PM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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

This role is an Operational Excellence Lead role, reporting to the Site Operations Management Lead. As a member of the Andover Operational Excellence team, the Operational Excellence Lead is responsible for supporting sustainability of our Pfizer Production System, known as IMEx (Integrated Manufacturing Excellence), in the Andover site, and ensuring a culture of Continuous Improvement.

The Operational Excellence Lead will provide expertise, coaching, and analysis in Six Sigma/problem-solving, Lean, Innovation, and Pfizer Human Performance (PHP), across the site. In this role, the Operational Excellence Lead will charter and lead complex Green and Black Belt Lean/Six Sigma projects. They will also coach OpEx projects, including Yellow Belts (M1s).

The Operational Excellence Lead will also work closely with functional departments, product teams, and/or Process Centric Teams (PCTs) for the purposes of matching solutions and deployment methodologies to the business situation and develop the necessary performance measures to gauge success. They will demonstrate and support IMEx leadership skills, including coaching and managing change, while maintaining a customer focus. They will support programs and/or project portfolios to add value for the site and progress us towards our long-term vision (including project management, performance tracking and problem solving for the program).

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Project Management/leadership and delivery of IMEx maturity and of formal Six Sigma (Yellow, Green and Black Belt), Lean, and Innovation projects of different levels of complexity. This includes development of charters, milestones and deliverables. Work closely with OpEx leadership and project coaches on project design and implementation, performance review and targets/criteria for project closure and sustainability.
  • Working closely with Operational Excellence leadership, provide support on strategic planning and identification of correct OpEx tools to improve performance to groups on site, as needed.
  • Support Six Sigma (including Yellow Belt/M1), Lean, and Innovation programs, as needed. Might include delivering Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Innovation, and IMEx trainings.
  • Support the design, development and delivery of specific IMEx and Lean workshops and projects.
  • Support IMEx leadership skills programs, including change management, coaching development, and GEMBA. Might include delivering Coaching, Change Management, and Leadership trainings.
  • Support Pfizer Human Performance (PHP) program.
  • Support and influence a culture of continuous improvement,innovation, and operational excellence across the site
  • Liaise with site senior leadership and with colleagues at all levels in the organization.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience OR an Associate’s degree with 8 years of experience OR a Bachelor's with at least 5 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with more than 3 years of experience, OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience.

  • Experience applying Six Sigma/Lean tools to address key problems.

  • Demonstrated business acumen and experience in Project management.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share vision, direction, and data with colleagues across all levels.

  • Leadership and influencing skills, willing to drive positive change through their work.

Nice-to-Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in science / engineering discipline preferred.

  • Experience with training and solid application of Six Sigma/Lean (Green or Black Belt-certified or on path to certification) tools

  • Capability in Lean tools and/or desire to grow Lean capabilities to further drive CI

  • Strong Pfizer Human Performance (PHP) practitioner experience

  • DMAIC/DMARA workshop delivery desirable

 
 

Physical/Mental Requirements:

  • Ability to facilitate workshops and training sessions for up to a full work day

  • Self-motivated individual with a demonstrated record of developing strong work relationships in cross-functional teams.

  • Flexible and able to balance multiple priorities

  • Demonstrated business acumen with ability to align work teams towards a common goal.

  • Strong facilitation, teaching, and/or presenting skills

  • Strong coaching capabilities

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

  • This role is standard day Monday through Friday work shift; some off-shift support needed when issues arise.
  • Global travel up to 10% - 20% may be required

Other Job Details:

  • Last day to Apply: December 6th, 2024
  • Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
  • Work Location Assignment:  Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93 500,00 to $155 900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12,5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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.

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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.

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