Boehringer Ingelheim · 13 hours ago
Specialist/Sr Specialist, Continuous Improvement, Fremont CA
Boehringer Ingelheim is a global company committed to the discovery, development, and delivery of healthcare products. The role involves managing continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing department, focusing on optimizing processes and driving efficiency gains through collaborative projects.
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Responsibilities
Actively identify and implement procedural improvements intended to optimize existing processes and ensure achievement of regulatory and safety requirements. Holistically assess and update GMP documentation as required
Implements a wide array of lean manufacturing techniques to actively reduce process and change over cycle times. Evaluates trends and implements recommendations for improvements based on data assessment
Identifies internal areas for Continuous Process Improvement and applies sophisticated operational excellence tools to reduce process variability and steadily deliver measurable efficiency gains
Reports findings to team with recommendations for improvement. Influences peers and cross functional groups to make decisions of moderate scope
Thoroughly researches new methods or steps in a process to make data driven recommendations to the team, including developing new and revised Standard Operating Procedures, and/or developing new processes
Applies project management skills and concepts to lead or manage projects of low to moderate complexity with an interdisciplinary project team from planning stage to project completion
Qualification
Required
Requires a High School Degree, with 6 years' experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with positions of progressive responsibility
Associate's degree plus 4 years of manufacturing experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with positions of progressive responsibility
Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with positions of progressive responsibility
Requires a High School Degree, with 8 years' experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with positions of progressive responsibility
Associate's degree plus 6 years of manufacturing experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with positions of progressive responsibility
Bachelors Degree plus 3 years of manufacturing experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with positions of progressive responsibility
Masters Degree plus 2 years of professional experience or equivalent and manufacturing experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with positions of progressive responsibility
Stakeholder and organizational management, influencing/motivating teams without direct authority, technical writing & presenting data, and Lean manufacturing concepts
Excellent oral communication skills
Must exercise rapid learning ability, attention to detail, excellent computer skills, team player, organized analytical thinker with a high level of energy and self-motivation
Ability to read, develop, and understand procedures and other controlled documents
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish highly functional relationships with diverse personalities both within and outside the manufacturing
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs and associated computer programs
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Benefits
Role specific variable or performance based bonus
Other compensation elements
Company
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-07
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