OpEx Process Specialist

Zoetis, Inc; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. seeks an OpEx professional in Charles City, IA to lead and support process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.

You will apply DMAIC problem-solving and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver cost savings and improved performance. The role requires a 4-year STEM degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coach belt-level colleagues.

Qualifications

• 4-year STEM degree required.
• BS/BSE in Engineering or Biologics preferred.
• Strong technical/analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, and TPM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support projects for cost reduction, process stability, and tech transfer.
• Provide data analysis for strategy deployment and initiatives.
• Develop OpEx content and coach belt colleagues.
• Coach Yellow Belt & Green Belt in conjunction with Zoetis Production System.
• Collaborate across site to capture improvements and build capability.
• Deliver Green Belt projects and annual savings targets.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC methodology

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

4-year STEM degree

BS/BSE in Engineering or Biologics

Tools

GLP/GMP knowledge

Biologics manufacturing

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The successful candidate will lead and identify projects for process improvements and support process and cultural improvement initiatives within the Operational Excellence (OpEx) platform. Able to lead multiple projects utilizing the Lean, TPM, and Six-Sigma tool sets. This individual will support the site by providing analytic analysis and ability to support others in problem solving utilizing the DMAIC methodology. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, work well alone and with a team, and have a passion to drive key business results utilizing OpEx toolset. With support they will be able to conduct all activities above and make decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Zoetis Values, &global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead or support projects pertaining to cost reduction/avoidance, process stability and technology transfer. As project lead this colleague will be able to develop and execute plans working with a team to gain and sustain improvements.
• Support the site with data analysis for the strategy deployment cycle and other initiatives as needed.
• As part of the OpEx Team this individual will lead or support capability building of our colleagues in lean six sigma tools. The colleague will develop OpEx content with guidance as needed.
• Once qualified this individual will coach and mentor Yellow Belt & Green Belt colleagues in conjunction with Zoetis Production System.
• Ability to work with colleagues across the site to capture improvements and build capability within Charles City Team.
• Complete Green Belt projects as assigned. Deliver annual savings for the site through improvement projects to meet annual goals.
• This person will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and others to drive cost and process improvement projects. They will partner with finance to assign accurate project savings upon completion of projects.
• Responsible for delivering assigned cost improvement projects, work with the site to drive key performance indicators to meet the site goals.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively run multiple projects at once.

Education and Experience

• 4-year STEM degree is required.
• BS/BSE with Engineering or Biologics is strongly preferred.
• Must have strong technical/analytical skills and possess a high degree of personal motivation.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, and TPM strongly preferred.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and motivate colleagues to meet defined objectives.
• Six Sigma Certifications preferred or ability to complete Green Belt certification within the first 2 years of employment.
• Laboratory and/or manufacturing experience in biological testing and/or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in GLP or GMP and biologics regulatory is preferred.
• Strong technical/analytical skills and possess a high degree of personal motivation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact across divisional boundaries.

Physical Position Requirements

• Able to become qualified to enter clean room environments.
• Physical Demands Include: Sitting, Walking, Standing, Writing, Typing, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Lifting.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in environments with extreme temperature (hot /cold) & humidity, with limited lighting and in crowded spaces. The noise of these work environments are typical office noises.

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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.