Process Improvement Specialist

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.