Job description
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
Your organizational skills will help us integrate our continuous improvement programs across the organization, both vertically and horizontally. Thanks to your knowledge and skills, it will be ensured that the improvement programs yield results and strengthen the overall business strategies.
You will work as a coach and a facilitator for improvement projects and establish and maintain performance metrics to measure program success. As a Continuous Improvement Associate, you will support the program by taking care of project governance, project reviews, communications, trainings, certifications and rewards. Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues.
It is your dedication and hard work that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
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Responsible for effective implementation and sustaining one or more work area level (Tier 1) CI Loop(s).
- Lead moderately complex Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Develop M1 Coach ability and partner with PCT Lead to promote continuous improvement within the PCT.
- Input and analyse 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.
- With support from the PCT Lead: facilitate the CI Loop meetings, including project prioritization and escalation. Attend daily Tier 1 meetings, and facilitate real-time structured problem solving. Attend monthly Tier 2 CI Loop meeting.
- Receive and provide Structured GEMBA on the CI Loop Element.
- Work with PCT Lead, IMEx Deployment Lead, Tier 1 & 2 Element Owners, Operational Excellence and Area Leadership to build, maintain and improve IMEx within the work area.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience OR an associate´s degree with 4 years of experience OR a bachelor´s degree with 0+ years of experience.
- The candidate must be experienced in using root cause analysis methods including the use of Method 1 and Pfizer Human Performance (PHP) tools.
- The candidate must have experience in coaching other in structured problem solving (M1 Coach).
- Able to apply structured problem-solving techniques to moderately complex problems.
- The candidate must have experience with MS Excel and be able to input data and generate charts for analysis.
- The successful candidate must be dedicated to driving positive change through their work.
- The candidate must be self-motivated and able work semi-independently on CI Loop tasks and utilizing problem solving tools.
- Desire to grow LEAN capabilities to further drive CI on site
- The candidate must be able to facilitate group discussion around CI visual management board & root cause analysis meetings. Including problem solving within cross-functional team members.
Nice-to-Have
- Lean Tool experience or Lean Yellow Belt
- Six Sigma Green Belt
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Normal lifting, sitting, standing, and walking requirements to facilitate testing in a laboratory environment.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Position is first shift Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work to support staff and operations.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
OTHER JOB DETAILS
- Last Date to Apply for Job: May 16, 2023
- Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
- Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
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.
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