Process Improvement Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience preferred
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Engagement: 18-month contracting engagement with potential for full-time conversion
Partner: Brooksource Engineering Services supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing partner
Key Objectives / Deliverables:
Role Modeling and Capability Building:
- Serve as a role model, driving habits and capabilities within the process team that align with best practices in manufacturing systems and operational excellence for pharma manufacturing.
- Mentor, coach, and provide feedback to employees to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Golden Batch Creation:
- Capture Actuals: Record the actual time for each phase of the process.
- Establish Standards: Develop standards based on the captured data.
Process Optimization:
- Time Study: Conduct time studies to analyze and improve processes.
- Propose Solutions: Identify and propose methods to optimize processes.
Scoreboard Tool Development:
- Tool Creation: Develop a scoreboard tool to track and display process performance.
Desired Background:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in process improvement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Expertise in Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is beneficial.
- Experienced in aseptic environments.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed time studies and propose effective solutions.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing process standards and optimization tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with data collection and analysis techniques.
- Certifications: Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable.
Day in the Life:
- Data Collection: Gather data on process times and performance.
- Analysis: Analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
- Standardization: Develop and implement standards for process phases.
- Tool Development: Create and refine tools to monitor and improve process efficiency.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.