Process Centric Team Lead

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining effective processes. Whether managing projects or collaborating with others, your role in this team is crucial in simplifying our work, making it more efficient and faster. This collective effort enables us to deliver groundbreaking innovations that transform patients' lives. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with more than 2 years of relevant experience, OR Phd with some years of experience, OR Associate's degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with operations management consulting methodologies and frameworks
• Proven business acumen with experience in managing projects, teams, programs, or workstreams of varying levels of complexity
• Ability to translate and present data visualization into actionable business decisions
• Basic understanding of finance and good working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Proficiency in Change Management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 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.
• Knowledge of Local Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Moderate repetitive standing, sitting, bending, ladder climbing, pushing and lifting (up to 40lbs) required on a daily basis.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and learn new processes/systems.
• Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements Monday to Friday.
• Aseptic gowning required on production floor.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous Improvement or Project Management Certifications.

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.
• Coach and support team in business process (IMEx).
• Manage and provide leadership for Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist.
• Manage 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 with area of expertise or cross-functional teams outside immediate area of expertise.
• Encourage participation and perspective 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 department liaison with supports 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
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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