Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Operational Excellence Specialist
Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Opelika, Alabama, United States, 36801
Business Excellence Specialist
Help us bring the gift of health to life. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. The Business Excellence Specialist is responsible for deploying Lean Systems and eliminating waste as part of Pharmavite's Business Excellence System. This role is both a coach and a facilitator to cross-functional teams in the organization. Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include: Participates in the implementation of chosen Lean tools consistent with the Business Excellence System. Analyzes current vs. future state value streams and creates an implementation plan with support from cross-functional team members. Facilitates Business Excellence System kaizen events to drive process standardization and simplification. Drives the execution (impact, timeline, and dependencies) of cross-functional initiatives identified as part of Policy Deployment. Trains and develops Pharmavite team members in Lean Systems. Identifies and implements dashboards and digital technologies that enhance continuous improvement activities. You'll be most successful in this role if you have: Ability to drive improvement results without position authority. Passion to initiate and lead cross-functional activities in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the development and execution of a lean culture, vision, and purpose. Expertise in applying Lean Systems to achieve results in a manufacturing environment. Coaching and influencing experience across all levels in the organization. Strong attention to organization and detail. In order to take on these challenges, you'll need to have: 4-year college or university degree in engineering, supply chain, or operations management. Two to three years of overall experience, which includes at least one year conducting Kaizens and deploying Lean and continuous improvement techniques in a manufacturing setting. Lean Systems Green Belt certification preferred. Must become SME Lean Bronze certified within a year in the role. Knowledge of dashboard applications (such as Power BI). Our offer here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home. National Target Base Pay Range:
$62,000.00 - $102,000.00 The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $69,000.00 - $113,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.
Help us bring the gift of health to life. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. The Business Excellence Specialist is responsible for deploying Lean Systems and eliminating waste as part of Pharmavite's Business Excellence System. This role is both a coach and a facilitator to cross-functional teams in the organization. Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include: Participates in the implementation of chosen Lean tools consistent with the Business Excellence System. Analyzes current vs. future state value streams and creates an implementation plan with support from cross-functional team members. Facilitates Business Excellence System kaizen events to drive process standardization and simplification. Drives the execution (impact, timeline, and dependencies) of cross-functional initiatives identified as part of Policy Deployment. Trains and develops Pharmavite team members in Lean Systems. Identifies and implements dashboards and digital technologies that enhance continuous improvement activities. You'll be most successful in this role if you have: Ability to drive improvement results without position authority. Passion to initiate and lead cross-functional activities in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the development and execution of a lean culture, vision, and purpose. Expertise in applying Lean Systems to achieve results in a manufacturing environment. Coaching and influencing experience across all levels in the organization. Strong attention to organization and detail. In order to take on these challenges, you'll need to have: 4-year college or university degree in engineering, supply chain, or operations management. Two to three years of overall experience, which includes at least one year conducting Kaizens and deploying Lean and continuous improvement techniques in a manufacturing setting. Lean Systems Green Belt certification preferred. Must become SME Lean Bronze certified within a year in the role. Knowledge of dashboard applications (such as Power BI). Our offer here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home. National Target Base Pay Range:
$62,000.00 - $102,000.00 The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $69,000.00 - $113,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.