CI Specialist
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology to enterprise process and quality improvement initiatives. Identify, prioritize, and scope improvement opportunities aligned with strategic goals while reviewing business processes to eliminate waste. Lead on-the-floor discovery sessions, host Kaizen events across multiple manufacturing sites, and develop training curriculum for Yellow and Green Belts. Coach staff in CI tools, facilitate A3 templates and Waste Walks, and implement new technologies to optimize production flow. Set priorities to align analytics support with business needs and participate in SPQD Daily Management meetings. Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and health safety policies. Update process documentation and identify target efficiencies through data analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a pharmaceutical environment or similar GMP regulated environment
- Certification as Lean/ Six Sigma Green Belt (required)
- Intimate knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes i.e. dispensing, blending, compressing, coating and encapsulation
- Intimate knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging equipment and processes i.e. fillers, inserters, cappers, labelers, sealers
- Knowledge of secondary processes affecting product release and manufacture i.e component testing and release, raw material and finished good release, procurement, finite and strategic planning
- Commensurate knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing control and record keeping
- Knowledge of health, safety and ergonomics
- Must be familiar with the following analysis techniques: Time studies, Process Mapping and Process Flow diagrams, Statistical Process Control methodology, Statistical Analysis tools, Project Management methodology, Continuous improvement methodology (Lean-Six Sigma)
- Strong data analysis skills as well as relevant software packages (Excel, MS Project, Minitab, etc)
Desired Qualifications
- Post Secondary Education Required- Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics is an asset
- Certification as Lean/ Six Sigma Green Belt (required) or higher is an asset
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