The Site Strategy & Operational Excellence (S&OE) Lead will be responsible for the creation of the Site strategic direction, and accountable for providing process to achieve the Site Strategy through functional (Center of Excellence) & Focus Factory Alignment.
The primary purpose of this role is to drive Site Strategic Governance facilitation and the Site Master Plan, including the Goal Setting Process.
The Site Strategy & Operational Excellence (S&OE) lead will have responsibility of the Center of Excellence for Continuous Improvement (CI) at the site (e.g. E2E Flow, lean operations, etc.). Other duties will include the Site OpX Capability build for Lean, Six Sigma and Innovation. Training focused on community learning, adaptive learning, technology advancement, on-the-floor learning tools and site Supply management will roll into this position.
This will also have oversight of the development of short and long-term goals, PMO program management, the site i4 program, and OpX Site Maturity (OpX inclusive of IMex). Additionally, this role will also be responsible for Supply and Change Management at the site, including the process and site overview of the process.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- OpX Site Maturity (OpX inclusive of IMEx)
- Supply function and capabilities
- Strategic Learning and Development
- Change Management at site, the process and site overview
- Budget and resourcing (creation, monitoring, and control) for function
- Partner with Strategy & OpX leads at other sites to leverage synergies & best practices
- Accountability for PMO strategic initiatives & Technical development plans
- Develop, own, maintain & improve site scorecard to deliver against site performance expectations
- Site Operational Excellence KPI performance monitoring (e.g. OpX project completion rate, OpX Capability, Site RTE & OEE, Site CIP, PMO performance)
- Site Strategic & Opx team development & competency building (e.g. mentoring directing reports), manage succession / key player pool within function
- Culture instilled within function that prioritizes Quality Compliance, Supply Reliability, Safety, & Business Performance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing . Background in operational excellence, process improvement, and strategic planning.
OR - Master's degree or MBA with 7+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing Background in operational excellence, process improvement, and strategic planning.
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proven track record of leading and managing teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven track record of managing supply operations and leading teams
- Familiarity or experience leading adult learning in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Experience with logistics software and ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations with experience in multiple sites and functions including Quality Operations, Supply Chain, etc.
- Proven ability to influence and lead organizational change at a site and network level.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives.
- Strong analytical and strategic skills with experiencing solving complex and unique problems.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across PGS functions and work effectively across all levels of the organization in complex, diverse, multi-cultural organizations.
- Proficient in six sigma/lean methodologies.
- Strong leadership skills necessary to engage, influence and motivate colleagues at all levels and across cultures in a global organization at all times.
- Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
ABILITY
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including poise and maturity to gain credibility with senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives.
- Excellent organizational agility - The ability to persuade and influence people at all levels and develop good working relationships that promote team working.
- Analytical and strategic thinking with good business acumen and the ability to think from the customers' perspective.
INFLUENCE
- Network replication of best practices
- Cross-functional collaboration to ensure functional strategies are aligned with larger site-wide strategy
- Cost and efficiency improvement across the site
- Tier 3 CI Loop alignment with the site strategic priorities
- Site-wide Lean behaviors
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time occasionally, ~25% on an annualized basis.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $182,000.00 to $303,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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