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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.