DP QA CI Specialist

Why Patients Need You

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

The position is a member of one or more Drug Product Quality Assurance Process Centric Team(s) (PCT), responsible for maintaining adherence to the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) standards for continuous improvement (CI).  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 Tier 1 and Tier 2 CI goals in alignment with Site priorities and Site Goals.  The CI Specialist may lead or coach PCT members on structured problem-solving techniques of moderate complexity. This role is a key enabler to the successful deployment and sustainability of IMEx at the Kalamazoo site.

How You Will Achieve It

• Responsible for effective implementation and sustaining one or more work area level (Tier 1) CI Loop(s). 
• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives (i.e. 5S, M1 investigations, GB certification, etc.), and drive a culture of continuous improvement with their team. 
• Identifies and help implement cost savings ideas, specifically line efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity.  
• 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 and implement continuous improvement opportunities.  Utilize data to influence project prioritization.
• Assist in the investigation of deviations that occur on the manufacturing floor. Perform root-cause analysis and help to identify appropriate, effective corrective actions.
• 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.
• Partner with shopfloor colleagues, leadership and enablers to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are identified and completed in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have

• High School or equivalent (GED) plus a minimum of 4 years of applicable technical experience, or
• Associates degree in chemistry, biology, computer science or relevant studies with a minimum of 2 years of relative experience in manufacturing operations, maintenance, operational excellence or lean systems
• Bachelor’s degree in the engineering, science, or related field plus a minimum of 1 years of experience, or
• MS in a science or engineering related field.
• Basic project management and presentation skills are required.
• Basic financial skills and business acumen are required.
• solve 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

• Relevant Lean/Six Sigma industry experience is highly desirable.
• It is preferred that the candidate be experienced in using root cause analysis methods including the use of Method 1 and Pfizer Human Performance (PHP) tools.
• Lean Tool experience or Lean Yellow Belt

  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job will include standing, walking and sitting.
• Manufacturing suite and lab gowning and PPE

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional weekend/evening support may be required to support continuous improvement activities.
• Occasional travel may be required for specific projects or training.
• Schedule is Monday - Friday on 1st shift.

Other Job Details

• Last Date to Apply for Job: September 24, 2021
• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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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