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Key Role Deliverables:

• 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 holding others accountable while leading by example
• Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the shop floor and through Gemba walks and Practice vs. Procedure evaluations.
• Participates and/or lead cross functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies associated with the area for the following initiatives: Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), 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.
• Establishes and implement project management processes and methodologies to ensure CI projects are delivered on time, adhere to high quality standards and meet team expectations.
• 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 recommends risk mitigation strategies, contingencies, and actions, when appropriate.
• Serve as CCI Champion partnering with Business Area Leads to facilitate the chosen methodology for the given project (e.g., Lean Lighthouse, Kaizen Event)
• Other duties as assigned.

Systems & Strategies – Design and Governance:

• Lead the establishment of the CCI & OE systems (e.g., the Lean Production, Lean Management systems, and our digitally integrated visual management system) within assigned areas, including the components and their interactions.
• Facilitate the deployment of system standards.
• Facilitate and execute the process of systems governance and assessment – i.e., health, maturity, and performance – as well as the continuous improvement of the systems.
• Capture benefits of CCI program and report to site & executive leadership teams
• Contribute to the CCI&OE program strategy within the assigned area of responsibility (site/function)
• Collaborate with central CCI&OE function to provide input into the CCI & OE systems design

Instructing and Training Others:

• Facilitate CI & OE training to all levels of employees within assigned areas to support deployment and ongoing sustainability of CI&OE / Lean ways of working
• Serve as technical coach for other CCI associates to build their Manufacturing operations and LEAN/ Six Sigma and program management skill set

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, scientific field or related field
• 5+ years experience in Operations or Manufacturing Support in Pharmaceuticals

Additional Preferences:

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt or similar level of Lean Coach / Practitioner Certification.
• Experience with leading projects/improvement initiatives using a CI methodology / tool set including coaching, teaching and mentoring.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change while managing multiple, shifting priorities.
• Previous experience in device assembly or packaging operations.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and concepts
• Advanced computer skills are required (Data Analysis – run charts, pareto charts, pivot tables).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to influence across organizational levels and to facilitate teaching and training of others
• High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• Ability to work well in am ambiguous environment with changing priorities.
• Previous experience with highly automated equipment, Maintenance, engineering
• Previous equipment qualification and process validation experience.
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Previous experience with deviation and change management systems including Trackwise.
• Previous experience with Device Assembly or Packaging.

Other Information:

• The position is 100% onsite for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site.
• Periodic travel may be required (<25% depending upon a variety of considerations).
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