Specialist Business Consulting

Job Description Job Description for Specialist, Business Consulting Our MPS program is an integrated production system for how we design, manage, and continuously improve our operations and supporting business processes, enabled through the development of our people. The Durham Team is responsible for driving MPS throughout the Durham site to enable change in the operating systems, management systems, and mindsets, behaviors, and capabilities of our people to produce products in a safe manner at the highest quality, for the lowest cost, and in the shortest lead time. At our Company Manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina, we currently have a Specialist Business Consulting position available. Currently, this position reports to the Site Supply Chain Lead. Responsibilities Coach, teach & partner with Integrated Process Team Leads and Centers of Excellence to develop and maintain a sustainable lean manufacturing environment motivated by an engaged workforce, develop plans and execute performance improvement activities that directly contribute to the business Prioritize, align and integrate use of various tools & strategies to evaluate and standardize process, material and information management in support of manufacturing value streams and effectively transfer required mindsets, behaviors and skills into the organization (Standard work, Visual Management, Coaching and feedback, Performance Adherence, Change Management, Statistical Rhythms and Patterns) Partner with the production teams on the shop floor to identify sources & eliminate issues due to management execution and employee interactions and develop trust through standardized communication tools Coordinate area governance processes for the above tasks (metrics, portfolio, gemba) Incorporate continuous improvement skills through the framework of our Company Production System, resulting in sustainability & realization of intended people and business benefit Stay abreast of new and changing technology, procedures, and management practices to maintain a highly skilled workforce Education Bachelor of Science or similar field (i.e. business operations, engineering, project management) Experience and Skills Required Comprehension in at least of the following areas: Manufacturing/Production Operations or Planning, | Lean | Six Sigma | Process Improvement or Biological/Pharmaceutical technology Link improvement objectives to the highest site, operational unit and division priorities Capability to interact and communicate with all levels of business leadership and operational teams Solid business principles understanding, proven team-building skills, exceptionally good listening skills, results oriented Coaching and/or teaching others to think about and apply new methods and tools Partner with MPS peers across other sites to share learnings and best-practices Enabling and leveraging diverse perspectives, talents, etc. to achieve business or educational outcomes Excellent skills using IT applications and AI to organize and analyze data Preferred Working in a manufacturing environment that is regulated Demonstrated experience practically applying methodology to accelerate & improve business results (lean, change management, inclusion, experiential learning, adult learning) Required Skills: 5S Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Management, Business Processes, Business Process Improvements, Capacity Analysis, Change Management, Coaching Employees, Global Manufacturing, Performance Improvement Plans, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Technologies, Policy Development, Process Improvement Initiatives, Process Standardization, Production Operations, Production Processes, Project Management, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Team-Building Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The primary location for this posting is: USA - North Carolina - Durham (Old Oxford) Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $79,200.00 - $124,700.00 This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family