Process Centric Team Lead

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Centric Team (PCT) Lead of a manufacturing suite, your breadth of knowledge on internal challenges will help in overseeing the process stream and driving continuous improvement to improve our products, processes, and services. You will guide us to lead projects by meeting objectives and collaborating in a matrix organization. Your risk-taking ability will help us advance new concepts and methodologies. You will provide technical guidance and oversight to team members and help in problem solving. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of industry knowledge of a regulated manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of lean six sigma principles and an ability to translate them into practical solutions to help drive CI.
• Administrative skills, managerial skills, technical writing, computer, and presentation skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coaching and decision- making capability.
• Ability to lead change and build a culture of positive engagement.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous Improvement or Project Management Certifications.
• Knowledge of Local Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continually improve business standards (IMEx) to create an environment that is change agile, culture of continuous improvement, and learning at all levels.
• Work in partnership with team members and accountable for performance in the dimensions of safety, quality, supply, financials, and people.
• Coaches and supports team in business process (IMEx).
• Manages and provides leadership for the Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist.
• Manages the escalation and cascade process between the tiered levels and shifts.
• Manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities in the department including cross-functional representatives to ensure delivery of CI goals.
• Actively share knowledge with others across assets through existing knowledge sharing processes/systems.
• Identify and makes improvements to existing work processes/products within and across assets.
• Make decisions with autonomy and escalates decisions when there is significant impact on department.
• Solve more complex problems within area of expertise or cross-functional teams outside immediate area of expertise.
• Encourage the participation and perspectives of all team members. Effectively listen to and explains difficult issues to reach shared understanding and building alignment.
• Build alignment across manufacturing assets.
• Articulate challenges and solutions to technical and non-technical peers and to department management.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a departmental liaison with primary support groups.
• Motivate indirect reports to ensure the function works cross-functionally across shifts.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level