Operational Excellence Specialist - Kansas

Use Your Power for Purpose · At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining effective processes. Your contributions help foster an environment where breakthroughs are not just ...

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Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining effective processes. Your contributions help foster an environment where breakthroughs are not just possible but inevitable, ensuring that our work consistently meets the highest standards of excellence and impact.

What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the continuous improvement team to enhance and monitor operational excellence.
• Partner with engineers to learn and implement techniques for improving packaging equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Propose and implement improvements in site process technology focusing on quality, cost, and capacity optimization.
• Lead, support, and coach data analysis using appropriate Operational Excellence (OpEx) tools including Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Innovation.
• Conduct shared investigations with technical, compliance, and operations process team members.
• Integrate Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) and regulatory compliance into all project scopes, designs, and construction work.
• Identify, analyze, prioritize, and execute business solutions, performing root cause analysis to eliminate repeat issues.
• Support Quality and Safety investigations by coaching on Six Sigma methodologies and conducting safety inspections.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of Process Monitoring systems, including knowledge of PLC/computer systems
• Ability to work effectively with site colleagues through the change process
• Strong verbal and written English communication capabilities
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to organize data and plan for the future
• Experience in fostering a Continuous Improvement Culture
• Experience Performing Method 1s
• Experience in Lean (5S, VSM, TPM, SMED, etc)

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Lean or Six Sigma Belt Certification
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, or kneel for long periods of time. Perform somewhat complex mathematical calculations and analysis.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements
Position is Mon-Fri approx 8a-5p with support on night shifts and weekends as needed to support projects, training, coaching, etc. Travel may be required but would not be regular and generally be less than 5% of the time.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last Date To Apply:
February 26, 2026

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $133, In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | ). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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