Principal Continuous Improvement Analyst Job Listing at Genzyme Corporation in Framingham, MA

Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical

Principal Continuous Improvement Analyst-31598

Description
Genzyme has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represent groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients. Learn more at www.genzyme.com.

Principal Continuous Improvement Analyst

The primary purpose of the Operational Excellence Leader is to lead a program of continuous performance improvement across the Genzyme Industrial Operations (GIO) network. The incumbent will lead significant work activity to establish GIO network-level performance management processes and to lead lean initiatives to deliver the planned results across the GIO network. The Leader will support, lead, or otherwise work directly with local Operational Excellence groups and Sanofi Best Practices to champion the interest of Genzyme within Sanofi Industrial Affairs Global Network.

Core Responsibilities

• Promote a mindset to improve performance across the GIO network
• Develop GIO network-level core planning processes to deliver GIO's long-term vision
• Assist in developing strategies which support GIO goals and objectives
• Establish mechanisms to align GIO network-level planning activities with local/functional groups
• Participate in deploying the improvements to local/functional groups to align resources and projects to critical impact areas
• Lead program reviews focused on project execution, problem resolution, timelines, and network-level business/financial impact
• Propose performance targets and monitor progress and impact
• Identify long-term improvement opportunities and propose adjustments to planned improvements based on business conditions
• Lead the development of a programmatic approach to teach people to use the Lean Management System and implement the program achieving quantifiable results
• Provide needed oversight and training for the Lean Management System's principles, systems, and tools
• Lead applicable functions in the review and analysis of business and manufacturing processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Implement ongoing process management mechanisms, e.g. process mapping, kaizen, documentation, metrics, monitoring systems and process control techniques
• Measure, document, and communicate progress towards meeting objectives related to site business objectives
• Build strong and positive working relationships with all areas of the Genzyme Industrial Operations and Sanofi Industrial Affairs networks by working to include them in the improvement activities, making sure their needs and requirements are carefully considered
• Coach senior managers and key members of staff to lead and work effectively in a lean environment fostering commitment and driving sustainable continuous improvement in the organization
• Interact with external bodies to broaden knowledge base and maintain a current knowledge of industry best practices. Incorporate these into internal plans and continually evolve forward Genzyme/Sanofi processes and practices
• Establish and maintain relationships with members of the Operational Excellence Leader Network (OELN) to ensure consistent transformation across GIO sites
• Manage all assigned projects such that completion is accomplished on-time and within budget, with the agreed-to objectives of the project fully met
• Participate in development and planning activities to enhance and shape the Global Operational Excellence department strategy and capabilities
• Continue to learn and develop for more responsibility and greater accomplishment

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, or Management and one of the following:
  • 7 years' experience in Engineering, Operations, Operations Management, or Professional Consulting roles; or
  • Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or Management (MBA or equivalent) and 5 years' experience in Engineering, Operations, Operations Management, or Professional Consulting roles

Successful Candidates Should Also Possess:

• Minimum 2 years in roles requiring significant senior management interaction
• Candidate must have led a minimum of ten, 3-5 day events and coached cross-functional teams through to sustainment
• Experience with strategic positioning, benefit/impact analysis, mission and vision development, strategy development, balanced scorecard, goal alignment, and capability analysis
• Experience with execution-focused deployment of strategies and objectives throughout an organization
• Significant experience in the successful application of a Lean Management System, and/or enterprise-level Lean or Operational Excellence programs
• Expert knowledge of process improvement (manufacturing and business process), including tools, systems, and principles
• Hands-on application of Lean problem solving and quality tools and systems (Strategy Deployment, VSA, visual management, TWI, 5S, TPM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, SPC, Fishbone, 5 Whys) for process ranging from shop-floor to back-office with accountability for results
• Excellent group facilitation skills at executive and operator levels
• Ability to be the driving force in conducting transversal workshops and projects
• Exceptional, executive-level written and verbal communication
• Excellent management consulting skills
• Experience with Lean program design and change leadership
• Must have experience in working with executive teams and on corporate-level initiatives
• Demonstrated experience developing training materials
• High proficiency with MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio tools

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Job : Process Improvement
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Framingham

Job Posting : Feb 14, 2013

Shift : Day Job
Job Type : Regular
Employee Status : Regular