Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW – Basic Functions & Responsibility Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Provide support to the MPS Team and functional business units for the implementation of the company's Production System (MPS) at the Wilson site. This position is responsible for the transfer of Lean / MPS tools and skills into the organization and assessing/evolving the proficiency of these skills across the plant site. Supports the direction, adaption, and evolution of the site’s employee development and transformational change initiatives.
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
Champion Lean Six Sigma/Company Production Systems (LSS/MPS) Initiatives. Educate, communicate and excite the organization on LSS/MPS:
Generate interest for LSS/MPS across Wilson, promoting common LSS/MPS language across Wilson.
Leading others and supporting and implementing the MPS/Lean Six Sigma programs as necessary.
Assist with development of visual workplace and proper execution of tier process
Encourage a culture of problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer focus
Providing expertise to teams/site including:
Continuous Improvement concepts such as Six Sigma (DMAIC, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)), Lean Manufacturing, Change management and High Performing Organization.
LSS/MPS principles of teamwork, methodology, business benefit, innovation and customer focus.
Performance Monitoring and Data Analysis
Assess business process efficiency and performance.
Identify LSS/MPS financial and non-financial goals.
Realizing business process improvements and measuring/reporting initiative results.
Provide consultation to various functions to establish and maintain meaningful metrics.
Manage and report site metrics as requested
Project Support
Identify opportunities for improvement and support projects through discovery, design and implementation.
Serve as team member on cross-functional MPS Lean projects.
Benchmarking
Assist with implementation of best practices across the Wilson site.
Identify best practices within the site and build network for best practice sharing.
Share best practices from other company divisions and corporate-wide activities.
Drive scientific problem solving.
Develop and implement standardized work.
Support creation of visual management tools, 5S, and tier process.
Lead activities to drive operational improvement including OA%, SMED, and TPM.
Lead transformational change and work on identifying greatest MPS opportunities across the Wilson site.
Provide leadership for MPS knowledge management and sharing (i.e. training).
Recommend and develop training curriculum on specific lean and six sigma tools as needed.
Build and develop personal lean understanding and skill set.
Work with MPS sponsors/team leader supporting continuous improvement projects through mentoring and coaching
Work directly with sponsors to support change initiatives.
Active participation with continuous improvement team leaders.
Serve as team member for critical site projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
BS/BA degree in related field preferred
Required Experience and Skills:
A minimum of 1 to 2 years hands-on experience in the application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
A minimum of 1 to 2 years of functional experience in a manufacturing / packaging environment, preferably in GMP / pharmaceutical manufacturing
Demonstrated application of culture and business change methodologies
Preferred Skills:
Excellent facilitative and leadership skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Strong working knowledge and demonstrated application of Lean Six Sigma Methodology to drive business results
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Required Skills:
Benchmarking, Benchmarking, Business Administration, Business Metrics, Business Process Analysis, Business Processes, Business Process Improvements, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements Management, Change Management, Data Analysis, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Developing Others, Information Technology Applications, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Manufacturing Automation, Negotiation, Operational Quality, Performance Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Policy Development, Problem Solving {+ 4 more}Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$79,200.00 - $124,700.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
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