The PositionEnable & inspire NNPILP to "live cLEAN4" by driving continuous improvement (CI) mindset throughout the site; providing cLEAN4 tools, training, & expertise; supporting CI projects & initiatives.
RelationshipsReports to (Associate) Manager.
Essential Functions- Assist senior team members to develop Continuous Improvement plans; identify, prioritize, & initiate CI opportunities; follow-through on Continuous Improvement activities
- Provide coaching to develop the cLEAN4 mindset
- Aid in SPS through facilitating & coaching
- Support & facilitate CI kaizen workshops, problem solving workshops
- Communicate across sites to share best practices, success stories, ideas; collaborate across NNPILP other & PS sites as appropriate
- Assist in formal training in cLEAN4 programs across sites
- Provide coaching & mentoring for 1-Star project leaders across site; develop coaching skills
- Manage/lead focused departmental projects
- Apply PDCA methodologies to achieve significant, measurable improvement in business, support, & production processes
- Participate in execution of cLEAN4 site initiatives
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical RequirementsMay move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Statistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
- May consider an Associate's degree in Engineering, Science, Statistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in manufacturing, life sciences, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain, process improvement required
- May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in manufacturing, life sciences, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain, process improvement required
- One (1) year of experience in manufacturing, life sciences, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain, process improvement preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical or related industry preferred
- Certification & demonstrated experience/results as Six Sigma Green Belt a plus
- Demonstrated competency in Lean tools & Lean Principles (Ex.8 Wastes, Yamazumi, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, LEAN Layout, Standardized Work, & 5S) preferred
- Demonstrated coaching, communication, change management, & leadership skills preferred
- Strong computer skills, including experience in MS Office, Power BI, statistical analysis software, or other related software packages preferred
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, agility, credibility, & change management skills preferred
- Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising complex, cross functional projects preferred
