The PositionEnable & inspire NNPILP to "live cLEAN4" by implementing & driving continuous improvement (CI) mindset throughout the site; providing cLEAN4 tools, training & expertise; leading CI projects & initiatives & partnering with the organization at all levels.
RelationshipsReports to Manager.
Essential Functions- Assist site leaders to develop CI plans; identify, prioritize & initiate CI activities; follow-through on CI initiatives; work with highest levels of site leadership
- Provide cLEAN4 coaching for team members & site leadership at all levels
- Develop/Manage performance board maturity and KPIs
- Facilitate/implement KATAs, GLS/GEMBA
- Develop, lead and/or facilitate CI kaizen workshops, problem solving workshops, failure investigations; assist to develop facilitation skills of others
- Communicate across site to share best practices, success stories, ideas; collaborate across NNPILP API-US, IFP, FFEx & PS sites as appropriate
- Provide formal training in cLEAN4 programs across the site
- Provide coaching & mentoring for 1, 2 & 3-Star project leaders across site
- Manage/lead complex cross-functional CI projects & MGPP for long-term initiatives
- Apply PDCA/DMAIC/DICOB methodologies to achieve significant, measurable improvement in business, support & production processes
- Manage process optimization and drive operational excellence
- Provide direction, coaching & mentoring for site team members & leaders
- Manage/lead cLEAN4 site initiatives
- Develop & lead change management plans for CI initiatives; develop control plans intended to sustain improvement gains
- Provide expertise to site in a variety of other areas (as appropriate): statistical & data analysis, MS Office products, project management, change management, etc.
- 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
- Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Statistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain and/or process improvement required
- Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical or related industry required
- Certification & demonstrated experience/results as cLEAN4 3-Star and/or Six Sigma Black Belt required
- Demonstrated expertise in Six Sigma, cLEAN4 & change management. Demonstrated coaching, communication, change management & leadership skills preferred
- Strong computer skills, including experience in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, statistical analysis software or other related software packages preferred
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, agility, credibility & change management skills required
- Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results required
- Revising complex, cross functional projects required
- Proven leadership skills required
