Process Improvement Lead

Weston, FL, USA Teva Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, responsible for establishing, leading and executing assigned continuous process improvement initiatives, acting as a liaison between operational and technical teams to identify, analyze and translate business needs into high quality process improvement solutions. Assists with establishing business cases and ROIs, consulting with the business in order to propose recommendations for senior management approval.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

Leads cross-functional teams tasked with solving business issues which require operational and/or technical solution providing subject matter insight with regards to operational process, policies/regulatory changes, and/or system functionality.

Analyzes, documents and maps operational processes through workflows. Capture pertinent process step details so that opportunities for process improvements, benchmarks, key performance indicators, current metrics, and target objectives can be defined.

Utilizes Six Sigma / DMAIC and related techniques to define improvement opportunities where deemed appropriate.

Contributes in strategic meetings to review, evaluate, and/or propose new business opportunities through the implementation/enhancement of operational and/or technical solutions, which are intended to improve customer relationships and operating efficiencies while reducing costs.

Creates and drives improvement plans to completion.

Develops, maintains, and provides process expertise in order to deliver knowledge transfer to cross-functional operational and technical areas for skill development.

Carries out responsibilities according to the organization’s policies and procedures, best practices, as well as in accordance with state, federal, and local laws, including applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Your experience and qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. Industrial Engineering or related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) to seven (7) years in Continuous Process Improvement and/or Data Analysis experience.

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Conducting thorough analyses to identify areas for improvement, develop actionable solutions, and guide strategic decisions

Ability to collect and analyze requirements to ensure successful project outcomes

Process reengineering lifecycle methodologies and documentation

Six sigma/DMAIC and/or continuous process improvement methodologies

Project Management skills highly desired

Evaluating and analyzing business needs to research problems’ root cause and to identify improvement opportunities based on data driven analysis

Ability to influence without authority

Ability to clearly communicate and present, both orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with cross-functional teams.

Complies with company policies, practices and procedures, including safety rules and regulation.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Handling multiple duties and assignments

Proficiency in process mapping and analysis tools

Ability to lead and manage change initiatives

Attention to detail and a commitment to quality

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Approximately 5% domestic travel throughout the US.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional:

Sitting for extended periods of time at workstation or mobile equipment.

Visual Acuity:

Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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