Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist (College grads will be considered)

Pay rate depends on experience.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant has an exciting opportunity for an entry level Continuous Improvement Specialist to join their team. Contract to Hire opportunity! Excellent benefits when hired on!

Summary:

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Specialist, the role is designed to support Operational & Business Excellence at our Bethlehem site. This role is ideal for a recent grad with technical savvy, and who is a proficient problem-solver. The role will interact daily with cross functional stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Develop and deliver meaningful communications and updates regarding projects and initiatives including progress, risks, issues, mitigation plans, and timelines
• Assist in creating training materials, such as micro-learning videos or job aids, to support the adoption of new processes.

Key Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities every person must possess to be successful)

• Strong data analytical skills
• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times to interface effectively with all internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative and able to present various solutions
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational disposition

Experience/Education:

• Technical background (Science or Engineering degree)
• Ability to lead projects/meetings
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong communication/ interpersonal skills
• Ability to read the room and adjust accordingly

Desired:

Lean/Six Sigma experience is a major plus!