Eli Lilly and Company · 6 hours ago
Associate - Operational Excellence Site Business Partner
Concord, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $138K/yrEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, committed to delivering innovative medicines. The OpEx Site Business Partner role focuses on deploying operational excellence standards and supporting continuous improvement efforts to enhance manufacturing processes and employee morale.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide direct support for operational excellence/ continuous improvement projects with functional areas/departments in support of site production targets and delivery of site agenda
Establish and support implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives in alignment with the Lilly Manufacturing Standards of Operational Excellence (MSOEs)
Monitor/build a strong safety culture and hold others accountable while leading by example
Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the shop floor through Gemba walks (Practice vs. Procedure evaluations)
Lead cross functional teams in the development and implementation of the following problem-solving methodologies and initiatives: Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Value Stream Mapping, A3 etc
Deliver necessary information and data about the new/ongoing CI projects
Facilitates problem-solving, shared learning and decision-making across plant functions
Responsible for schedule tracking, updating, and reporting to all stakeholders for CI projects
Responsible for assembling Continuous Improvement (CI) project plans, teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts daily
Escalates technical and timeline issues appropriately for CI projects
Identifies issues that may delay project deliverables and recommend risk mitigation strategies, contingencies, and actions, when appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Lead the establishment of operational excellence systems within the operational organization, including Daily Management System (DMS) to drive process improvement or streamline operational activities to increase operational efficiencies
Facilitate and execute the process of systems governance and assessment (Lean Maturity Assessment; Site CI OpEx Self-Assessments)
Capture benefits of operational excellence improvement program and report to site leadership
Lead and / or partner on a variety of engagements, within the site/function as well as network level within Manufacturing and Quality. Driving the process / projects to completion
Lead and coach process improvement opportunities and projects according to selected methodology (Kaizen Event, A3, etc…)
Provide support to ensure robust Organizational Change Management and Monitoring Plans are in place to sustain improvements
Engage routinely with sponsors to provide status updates and escalate where appropriate as issues arise
Ensure Lean principles and tools are integrated into both project execution and solution design
Partner with site leadership/ other functions, including site lead team and other governance forums, to identify and prioritize major productivity improvement opportunities. Leverage internal and external networking
Facilitate CI & OpEx training to all levels of employees within assigned areas to support deployment and ongoing sustainability of CI and OpEx / Lean ways of working
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication and interpersonal interaction skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment
Strong self-management and organizational skills
Ability to coach individuals at all levels, and lead project teams
Ability to influence without authority
Relevant operations experience in a GMP facility
Pharmaceutical experience
Knowledge of cGMPs
Experience in lean manufacturing or other productivity industry methods
Bachelor's or equivalent
Day shift with possible after hour support
Project delivery may coincide with company holidays
Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, project facilitation, etc
Benefits
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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