Operational Excellence Specialist

Pfizer • McPherson, KS

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining effective processes. Your contributions help foster an environment where breakthroughs are not just possible but inevitable, ensuring that our work consistently meets the highest standards of excellence and impact. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Collaborate with the continuous improvement team to enhance and monitor operational excellence. Partner with engineers to learn and implement techniques for improving packaging equipment reliability and efficiency. Propose and implement improvements in site process technology focusing on quality, cost, and capacity optimization. Lead, support, and coach data analysis using appropriate Operational Excellence (OpEx) tools including Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Innovation. Conduct shared investigations with technical, compliance, and operations process team members. Integrate Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) and regulatory compliance into all project scopes, designs, and construction work. Identify, analyze, prioritize, and execute business solutions, performing root cause analysis to eliminate repeat issues. Support Quality and Safety investigations by coaching on Six Sigma methodologies and conducting safety inspections.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of Process Monitoring systems, including knowledge of PLC/computer systems
• Ability to work effectively with site colleagues through the change process
• Strong verbal and written English communication capabilities
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to organize data and plan for the future
• Experience in fostering a Continuous Improvement Culture
• Experience Performing Method 1s
• Experience in Lean (5S, VSM, TPM, SMED, etc)

Nice To Haves

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Lean or Six Sigma Belt Certification
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the continuous improvement team to enhance and monitor operational excellence.
• Partner with engineers to learn and implement techniques for improving packaging equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Propose and implement improvements in site process technology focusing on quality, cost, and capacity optimization.
• Lead, support, and coach data analysis using appropriate Operational Excellence (OpEx) tools including Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Innovation.
• Conduct shared investigations with technical, compliance, and operations process team members.
• Integrate Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) and regulatory compliance into all project scopes, designs, and construction work.
• Identify, analyze, prioritize, and execute business solutions, performing root cause analysis to eliminate repeat issues.
• Support Quality and Safety investigations by coaching on Six Sigma methodologies and conducting safety inspections.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED