IMEx Process Centric Team (PCT) Process Specialist United States - Kansas - McPherson/en-US/PfizerCareers/job/United-States---Kansas---McPherson/IMEx--Process-Centric-Team--PCT--Process-Specialist_4695510/apply Summary: The Process Specialist will function as a member of an IMEx Process Centric Team (PCT) to provide technical expertise amp; operational support.nbsp; The role owns amp; facilitates the Continuous Improvement Element within an IMEx ecosystem to improve performance and ensures that rigor is applied in the selection/execution of improvement projects.nbsp; The role will partner with shop floor colleagues and supervision to ensure consistent and efficient operation.nbsp; Responsibilities or influence may extend to additional IMEx PCTs. nbsp; Responsibilities: Successful candidate will have primary responsibility and act as the PCT Process Specialist for the PGS McPhersons Carpuject manufacturing value stream, with focus upon its aseptic filling processes. * Accountable for effective implementation, execution, and sustaining of the IMEX CI Element processes (identification, management, and execution of CI projects). * Identifies amp; implements line efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity.nbsp; * Develops and validates new manufacturing processes for drug products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology; from research to production, from other sites, or within the site. * Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables.nbsp; Applies performance data trending amp; analysis to identify potential improvement projects. * Performs and coaches colleagues in Method 1 investigations.nbsp; Leads and/or supports Method 2 amp; Method 3 projects. * Investigates deviations that occur on the manufacturing floor.nbsp; Performs and facilitates root-cause analysis and identifies appropriate, effective corrective actions.nbsp; * Implements corrective actions in conjunction with the appropriate enabling groups (i.e. engineering, maintenance, quality, validation, environmental health and safety). * Leads technical improvement projects aimed at defect reduction, improved equipment reliability, and better equipment utilization. * Serves as customer project manager on equipment purchases or improvements; interface closely with engineering to specify user requirements, review and approve drawings, define project scopes. * Will lead Operational Excellence initiatives (i.e. Kanban, M1 investigations, GB certification, etc.), develop OpEx skills of colleagues, and drive a culture of continuous improvement with their team. * Will partner with other Process Specialists in support of the overall implementation of IMEx business processes in addition to providing support for the Carpuject PCT. Basic Qualifications: BA/BS plus a minimum of 3+-year experience or MBA/MS plus a minimum of 1-year experience in a science or engineering related field.nbsp; Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience and strong, demonstrated technical skills exhibited in a cGMP environment are requirements. Specific knowledge of and experience with Drug Product processing and equipment. Preferred Qualifications: Six-Sigma M2 and/or M3 certification preferred. EEO amp; Employment Eligibility Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.nbsp; Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.nbsp;nbsp; Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. Sunshine Act Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care providers name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.nbsp; Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.nbsp; Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.nbsp; If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative. * Last Date to Apply for Job: March 26, 2018 * Eligible for Relocation Package Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Posted 2 Days AgoFull time4695510 A career at Pfizer offers opportunity, ownership and impact. All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. nbsp;Pfizer, a global leader in the bio pharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives. nbsp;