CI Specialist

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. 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:

• As a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist you will play a crucial role in enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. You will be responsible for identifying areas for improvement within processes, systems, and workflows. By analyzing data and performance metrics, you will develop strategies to optimize operations, reduce waste, and increase productivity. You will collaborate across the Focus Factory to implement changes within your operations and monitor progress, ensuring that improvements are sustainable and aligned with the organization's goals. You will focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team. You will support colleagues by encouraging them to adopt best practices and innovative approaches. By promoting a mindset of ongoing development, you will help the organization stay competitive and adapt to changing market conditions. Your expertise in problem-solving and project management is essential for driving long-term success and achieving operational excellence. The CI Specialist will report into the Sr. Manager of Operations within the Focus Factory. It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
• ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead, support and coach data analysis by using and fostering the adequate operational excellence tool.
• Identify, analyze, prioritize and execute business solutions through development of largest sources of loss analysis.
• Own and manage the Tier 1 CI loop • Support/perform root cause analysis for elimination of repeat performance issues/occurrences.
• Contribute to the completion of moderately complex projects.
• Manage own time to meet agreed targets, develops plans for activities on own projects.
• Collaborate with the site's OPEx team to progress and monitor delivery of performance and goals.
• Work with engineers to learn and implement techniques to continuously improve packaging equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Develop proposals for improving process technology from a quality, cost and capacity optimization perspective.
• Inspire a culture of continuous improvement by partnering effectively with personnel involved in the investigation process.
• Ensure that (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) and regulatory compliance is incorporated into all CI projects in the CI loop as part of projects scope, design and execution.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of
  experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience;
  OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school
  diploma (or equivalent) and 8 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience, or experience working in a regulated environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues and manage diverse relationships
• Lean exposure and capability

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to climb flights of stairs and standing for ~1-2 hours at a time.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Occasional off-shift and weekend requirements
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80 300,00 to $133 900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10,0% of the base salary. 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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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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