Manager – Operational Excellence | Pfizer | Vizag

Job Description

Manager – Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)

Women Candidates Preferred

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, lead/co-lead projects, manage own time to meet objectives and plan resource requirements for projects across the division.
• Liaise with business stakeholders to define, design and implement performance measures.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects using six sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Lead or support analysis of improvement programs and potential results.
• Key interface to other divisions and facilitates cross-functional project modeling, resourcing, and overall performance.
• Coach/facilitate/lead project teams, assist in OpEx strategy definition, solve problems, and implement solutions to improve operational performance by applying the appropriate tools.
• Enhance the capability of colleagues through relevant training in Lean and Six Sigma.
• Serve as an expert resource for evaluation and action against assigned measures.
• Participate in and take responsibility for workplace environment, health, and safety at the level required for this position, following the guidelines in the company Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System Manual.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Demonstrated business acumen, and experience in managing projects teams, programs, or workstreams of varying levels of complexity.
• Skills to translate and present the visualization of data into a format that can trigger action and business decisions.
• Basic understanding of finance and good working knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Understanding and proficiency in Change Management
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Master’s degree
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Demonstrated previous supervisory management experience in problem-solving, decision-making, negotiating and conflict-resolution skills
• In-depth knowledge and experience with investigations and compliance-related procedures
• Capability in Lean tools and/or desire to grow Lean capabilities to further drive Continuous Improvement projects.