Operational Excellence Engineer II (Onsite)

Description

Core Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Position is onsite in Windsor, CO

Purpose and Scope

The Operational Excellence Engineer II is a member of the Operational Excellence core team and plays a key role in driving increased productivity and cost effectiveness across Manufacturing and Quality Operations, helping to further establish a culture of continuous improvement and customer value. Specifically, the OpEx Engineer II is responsible for analyzing manufacturing and related Quality Assurance processes, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to simplify processes, improve quality, remove waste, increase throughput and reduce costs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying opportunities for cost savings, increased throughput, and workflow improvements to drive operational efficiencies.
• Conduct in-depth workflow analyses, time studies, and data collection to improve and standardize work methods through application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies including Value Stream and Process Mapping, Continuous flow, Workplace organization 5S, Cycle Time, Waste / Value Assessments, TPM, Equipment and Resource Capacity and Utilization / OEE; and deploy best practices across maintenance, warehouse, quality, and material management.
• Provide process and technical expertise through performing analyses, developing metrics (KPIs), scorecards and dashboards that support increased utilization of resources and process efficiencies.
• Develop and present detailed productivity and performance reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional problem-solving workshops incorporating structured methodology and tools to determine root cause, action plans and implementation of solutions.
• Organize and facilitate Kaizen events focused on improving People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Costs
• Design, redesign, and enhance work areas and layouts to be more ergonomically favorable, reduce repetitive motions and inefficient methods.
• Role model and drive the application of DMAIC process improvement within the phases of Diagnostic, Design, Plan and Implement throughout operations.
• Conduct business-level diagnostic including business value, impact and return on investment (ROI) for process and equipment improvements. Lead, mentor and execute multiple improvement projects and initiatives that flow from diagnostic data
• Conduct Lean and technical training to increase engagement, build capabilities and embed lean skill set across operations to increase productivity and efficiencies.
• Assist in creation and updates to work instructions, operating procedures and other non-controlled and controlled documents including protocols, specifications, reports, equipment qualification protocols, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Core Values

The OpEx Engineer II is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values :

Education & Experience (Required)

Working Conditions

Working conditions are typical for a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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