Specialist, Business Consulting
Merck, Wilson, NC, United States
Overview
POSITION OVERVIEW – Basic Functions & Responsibility. Provide support to the MPS Team and functional business units for the implementation of the company's Production System (MPS) at the Wilson site. This position transfers Lean / MPS tools and skills into the organization and assesses/evolves proficiency across the plant site. Supports the direction, adaption, and evolution of the site’s employee development and transformational change initiatives. Primary Activities
Champion Lean Six Sigma/Company Production Systems (LSS/MPS) Initiatives. Educate, communicate and excite the organization on LSS/MPS. Generate interest for LSS/MPS across Wilson, promoting common LSS/MPS language. Lead and support the implementation of the MPS/Lean Six Sigma programs as necessary. Assist with development of visual workplace and proper execution of tier process. Encourage a culture of problem solving, continuous improvement and customer focus. Provide expertise to teams/sites including: Continuous Improvement concepts such as Six Sigma (DMAIC, DFSS), Lean Manufacturing, Change management, and High Performing Organization. Apply LSS/MPS principles of teamwork, methodology, business benefit, innovation and customer focus. Performance Monitoring and Data Analysis
Assess business process efficiency and performance. Identify LSS/MPS financial and non-financial goals. Realize business process improvements and measure/report initiative results. Provide consultation to various functions to establish and maintain meaningful metrics. Manage and report site metrics as requested. Project Support
Identify opportunities for improvement and support projects through discovery, design and implementation. Serve as a team member on cross-functional MPS Lean projects. Benchmarking
Assist with implementation of best practices across the Wilson site. Identify best practices within the site and build a network for best-practice sharing. Share best practices from other company divisions and corporate-wide activities. Drive scientific problem solving. Develop and implement standardized work. Support creation of visual management tools, 5S, and tier process. Lead activities to drive operational improvement including OA%, SMED, and TPM. Lead transformational change and identify greatest MPS opportunities across the Wilson site. Provide leadership for MPS knowledge management and sharing (e.g. training). Recommend and develop training curriculum on specific lean and six sigma tools as needed. Build and develop personal lean understanding and skill set. Education & Experience
Education: High School diploma or equivalent; BS/BA in related field preferred. Required Experience: 1–2 years hands-on experience applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Manufacturing experience: 1–2 years in a manufacturing/packaging environment, preferably GMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing. Demonstrated application of culture and business change methodologies. Skills & Preferred Qualifications
Excellent facilitative and leadership skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Strong working knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma to drive business results. Additional Information
US and Puerto Rico residents only: Company is committed to inclusion with accommodations available during the application process. Equal Employment Opportunity statement applies. See EEOC resources for rights. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives where applicable. Hybrid work model for U.S. employees (on-site 3 days/week, remote Fridays) applies to eligible roles. Salary range: $79,200.00 – $124,700.00. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and sick days. Application links are provided in the posting.
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POSITION OVERVIEW – Basic Functions & Responsibility. Provide support to the MPS Team and functional business units for the implementation of the company's Production System (MPS) at the Wilson site. This position transfers Lean / MPS tools and skills into the organization and assesses/evolves proficiency across the plant site. Supports the direction, adaption, and evolution of the site’s employee development and transformational change initiatives. Primary Activities
Champion Lean Six Sigma/Company Production Systems (LSS/MPS) Initiatives. Educate, communicate and excite the organization on LSS/MPS. Generate interest for LSS/MPS across Wilson, promoting common LSS/MPS language. Lead and support the implementation of the MPS/Lean Six Sigma programs as necessary. Assist with development of visual workplace and proper execution of tier process. Encourage a culture of problem solving, continuous improvement and customer focus. Provide expertise to teams/sites including: Continuous Improvement concepts such as Six Sigma (DMAIC, DFSS), Lean Manufacturing, Change management, and High Performing Organization. Apply LSS/MPS principles of teamwork, methodology, business benefit, innovation and customer focus. Performance Monitoring and Data Analysis
Assess business process efficiency and performance. Identify LSS/MPS financial and non-financial goals. Realize business process improvements and measure/report initiative results. Provide consultation to various functions to establish and maintain meaningful metrics. Manage and report site metrics as requested. Project Support
Identify opportunities for improvement and support projects through discovery, design and implementation. Serve as a team member on cross-functional MPS Lean projects. Benchmarking
Assist with implementation of best practices across the Wilson site. Identify best practices within the site and build a network for best-practice sharing. Share best practices from other company divisions and corporate-wide activities. Drive scientific problem solving. Develop and implement standardized work. Support creation of visual management tools, 5S, and tier process. Lead activities to drive operational improvement including OA%, SMED, and TPM. Lead transformational change and identify greatest MPS opportunities across the Wilson site. Provide leadership for MPS knowledge management and sharing (e.g. training). Recommend and develop training curriculum on specific lean and six sigma tools as needed. Build and develop personal lean understanding and skill set. Education & Experience
Education: High School diploma or equivalent; BS/BA in related field preferred. Required Experience: 1–2 years hands-on experience applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Manufacturing experience: 1–2 years in a manufacturing/packaging environment, preferably GMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing. Demonstrated application of culture and business change methodologies. Skills & Preferred Qualifications
Excellent facilitative and leadership skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Strong working knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma to drive business results. Additional Information
US and Puerto Rico residents only: Company is committed to inclusion with accommodations available during the application process. Equal Employment Opportunity statement applies. See EEOC resources for rights. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives where applicable. Hybrid work model for U.S. employees (on-site 3 days/week, remote Fridays) applies to eligible roles. Salary range: $79,200.00 – $124,700.00. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and sick days. Application links are provided in the posting.
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