​​Senior Associate Continuous Improvement Specialist​

 ROLE SUMMARY 

The position is a member of one or more “Work Area” Process Centric Team(s) (PCT), responsible for driving effective execution and sustaining of the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) continuous improvement (CI) processes. As part of a site centralized CI support team, within Operational Excellence, you will provide focused CI support to one or more PCTs while flexing to support other key functional areas to meet business needs.  Primary responsibilities include identification, prioritization, management and execution of CI opportunities to improve the overall operational effectiveness of the PCT, reduce sources of loss, and meet improvement targets. Analyze data to drive root cause analyses and to prioritize improvements. Support the creation of PCT goals in alignment with the site’s CI Goals and the Pfizer Purpose Blueprint. The CI Specialist will provide coaching and leadership to projects ranging from basic issues to problems that are moderately-complex and cross-functional in nature. This role is a key enabler to the successful deployment and sustainability of IMEx within the work center(s). 

 ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Drive effective execution and sustaining support of the IMEx continuous improvement (CI) process at the PCT (Tier 1) & department level (Tier 2). Including the process of identification, management, and execution of CI projects. 

• Facilitate CI Loop meetings and project prioritization and escalation. Attend daily Tier 1 meetings, and facilitate real-time structured problem solving. Participate and/or facilitate Tier 2 CI meeting. 

• Input and analyze data from IMEx elements and other work units to identify areas for improvement and largest sources of loss, including collaboration with CI Specialists across ecosystems. Collaborate with other PCT members and Element Owners on identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize data to influence project prioritization. 

• Track and report value capture. 

• Lead moderately-complex and cross-functional operational excellence initiatives. Mentor more junior staff on decision making. 

• Coach and develop operational excellence skills of PCT members and drive a culture of continuous improvement within the team. 

• Coach PCT on the CI Loop visual management principles and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) process. 

• Articulate CI work performed and connections to department and site goals. 

• Support the CI element through engagement and gemba with Element Owners & other CI Specialists. 

• Work with the PCT Lead through a dotted line reporting structure, Tier 1 & 2 Element Owners, Operational Excellence and Area Leadership to build, maintain and improve processes within the work area. 

• Have a strong understanding of the principles of the discipline and apply these skills and departmental knowledge to achieve assigned work ​​ 

• Work under general supervision using own judgment where needed 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS  

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience;
  OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience

• Experienced in using root cause analysis methods. 

• Capability in LEAN tools and/or desire to grow LEAN capabilities to further drive CI on site 

• Demonstrated skills in data analysis and team facilitation.