Associate II, Operational Excellence
Associate II, Operational Excellence
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$ 66500 - 110900
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Job Description
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Associate II Operational Excellence will support the improvement of performance of the will focus on coaching area leaders participating in Kaizen events and applying lean and six sigma tools to contribute to completion of project tasks and milestones. The role will support IMEx Deployment & Maturity and provide post-deployment support.
You will work with teams to identify and execute improvement projects. Your organizational skills will help us integrate our continuous improvement programs across the organization both vertically and horizontally. Your knowledge will ensure 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 an Operational Excellence Associate you will support the area improvements by coaching and applying lean tools and living the IMEx elements. You will work closely with area leaders and project leads to ensure that OpEx projects drive to improvements and data driven decisions. Through your domain knowledge and commitment you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues.
This position will report to the Operational Excellence Lead within the Focus Factory.
It is your dedication and hard work that will make it possible for Pfizers customers and patients to receive the medicines they need when they need them.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coach area leaders on leading in an OpEx environment problem-solving Leading tier meetings performing GEMBA walks coaching and problem-solving activities
- Participate in Continuous improvement events including but not limited to Kaizen events Value Stream and/or Area Transformations (mini-t) employee training data analysis lean project management
- Capture timely and accurate data when required for studies or improvement projects
- Apply and teach the following lean tools: 5S SMED Visual Management PDCA problem solving Kanban Standard work Production System principles
- Capacity analysis material flow standard adjustments and maintain standards
- Deployment of IMEx
- Coach site colleagues on the IMEx Elements ensuring a thorough understanding and application of all Standards
- Provide post-deployment support of IMEx PCTs through Coaching Structured GEMBA and Health/Maturity Checks
- Bring together cross-disciplinary teams when working on complex problems or pursuing business opportunities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicant must have a bachelors degree with 0 years of experience; OR an associates degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
- Relevant education and experience in continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
- Experience in coaching functional leaders participating in Kaizen events and applying lean tools
- Lean Yellow Belt or M1 certification
- Experience in regulated/GMP environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Green Belt certification.
- Experience in coaching and lean project management.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to coach and train colleagues perform data analysis and participate in continuous improvement events.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- May require travel to different sites for GEMBA walks and continuous improvement events.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to coach and train colleagues perform data analysis and participate in continuous improvement events.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- May require travel to different sites for GEMBA walks and continuous improvement events.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: 7/1/25
Relocation Support available
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
