Principal/SR Principal Specialist, Process Improvement Six Sigma Black Belt
Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The Senior Principal Specialist, BPE will lead a team to develop and embed skills and behaviors across the business to establish a sustainable continuous improvement (CI) culture within Boehringer Ingelheim. The incumbent will drive measurable business improvements through collaboration, leadership, communication, analytics, and other tools.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Engages, coaches, and mentors BIAH leaders, process owners, and value adders to develop and deploy the Boehringer Ingelheim Business Process Excellence strategic plan to drive attainment of the organizations vision
• Identifies, prioritizes and gains buy-in for projects to drive improvements through the hierarchy of People, Delivery, Quality, Cost, and Safety which aligns with BIAH's strategic goals and objectives
• Establishes a continuous improvement (CI) philosophy, to create accountability and ownership
• Designs, develops, and delivers CI training and tools to all levels of the organization
• Models advanced problem-solving and BPE Leadership behavior and propagates that behavior throughout the organization
• Networks and collaborates with Global and Regional BPE Leaders to share best practices
Requirements For Sr. Principal Specialist, BPE
• Bachelor's Degree required, a focus in Biology or another life sciences field preferred; Master's Degree, preferred
• Six (6) years progressive team leadership and project management experience
• Professional Training: Six Sigma Black Belt certification required, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Manufacturing Certifications preferred
• Experience with advanced problem–solving (LEAN Six Sigma) and change-management methodologies consistent with establishing a culture of continuous improvement required
• Should be able to demonstrate project / program ROI results from previous experience
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Must be a results-oriented Change-Agent; a skilled facilitator adept to influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution with a demonstrated ability to lead by influence and drive results without direct authority
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple and detail-oriented tasks
• Experience applying Continuous Improvement (LEAN, Six Sigma, project management) techniques in a vaccine manufacturing and business environment preferred
• Experience with data collection and reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and statistical analysis software. (e.g., Minitab, JMP, etc.)
Requirements For Principal Specialist, BPE
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Certification and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement in a GMP regulated environment or similar organization
• In lieu of degree and/or six sigma certification, a minimum of 15 years progressive continuous improvement and/or lean manufacturing experience with a solid track record of business results through the application of proven lean and/or continuous improvement tools and methodologies within a GMP regulated environment or similar organization
• Experience must be inclusive of five (5) years leading multiple direct reports and/or complex continuous improvement projects
• Must have experience with problem solving, and change-management methodologies consistent with establishing a culture of continuous improvement
• Should be able to demonstrate project / program ROI results from previous experience
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Must be a results-oriented Change-Agent; a skilled facilitator adept to influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution with a demonstrated ability to lead by influence and drive results without direct authority. Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple and detail-oriented tasks
• Experience with data collection and reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and statistical analysis software. (e.g. Minitab, JMP, etc.)
• Physical Demands / Surroundings:
• Writing and use of a computer keyboard frequently
• Occasional use of personal protective equipment
• Works in an office setting and technical environment under desirable conditions with few or no disagreeable features
• The individual may be required to enter production support areas as well as sterile filling rooms
• Travel will be required
• Visual Demands
• Must be able to read and see clearly
• Vision clarity with or without correction to read handwritten as well as computer generated documents
• Temperaments/Mental Requirements
• Position requires the ability to handle projects simultaneously
• May require occasional fast-paced periods to meet deadlines or handle emergencies
• Also requires close concentration, the ability to quickly analyze data and good decision making capabilities
• Ability to work independently, in a team atmosphere and with employees at all levels
• Attendance/Schedule
• Flexible schedule to accommodate workload
• May require off-shift work hours as job demands
Eligibility Requirements :
• 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
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time