Business Operations Lead

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Business Operations Lead

in

Devens

Massachusetts

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science.In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Key responsibilities:

To provide engineering and project support for manufacturing, including coordination of all run the business change initiatives

Provide oversight to the change process to support manufacturing for the single-use facility by managing all aspects of change management (collection and organization ofideas/improvements, prioritization, develop change schedule and ensure schedule adherence to schedule execution, implementation, and closure).

Act as main point of contact for all manufacturing related change controls and CAPA, interacting with other support functions such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, Automation, Manufacturing Support, and Manufacturing. Ensure on time completion of CAPA records.

Actively manage and execute the change control process from prioritization, socialization through implementation and closure; work closely with change owners (Project Leads, Manufacturing Support, Engineering, or other) to develop change schedule and ensure schedule adherence to schedule.

Establish, develop and report Metrics related to change controls. Drive changes as needed to the business process to ensure on time completion and right first time execution.

Responsible for management of manufacturing ideas, issues, change initiatives that come from the floor, ideas program, safety projects, or yellow belt initiatives. Create and maintain intake process and maintain database for book of work items. Develop appropriate communication pathways during project execution and implementation.

Acts as project manager/facilitator for continuous improvement/OpEx projects. Provide coaching and guidance within the facility for Yellow Belt/Green Belt projects.

Work with Site OpEx to identify best practices and provide coaching on OPEX tools (e.g. Gemba, 5S, Standard Work, VSM, etc.), Six Sigma tools (e.g. data analysis, root-cause analysis, statistical analysis) projects, and behaviors within the facility.

Own and drive prioritization of site change initiatives working closely with Quality, Site Engineering, Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Support as needed. Ensure alignment on prioritization tools, and effectively communicate prioritized items.

Ensure item prioritization aligns with site prioritization; ensure book of work considers work execution from all aspects of the organization for which shared resources are used. Understand impact of P1/2 projects, and ideas and initiatives of other groups.

Establish and track metrics for key performance indicators for the single-use facility and develop communication and response plan for the metrics.

Support for and development of visual management in the facility.

Qualifications:

Bachelors with ≥ 6 yrs experience as a team member or leader of cross-functional teams working in a manufacturing environment

Masters with ≥ 4 yrs experience as a team member or leader of cross-functional teams working in a manufacturing environment

B.S. in science, engineering or similar relevant discipline preferred

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively support multiple project teams and quickly build trust and credibility

Ability to self-manage support of multiple project team leaders simultaneously (ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines)

Ability to influence others in a matrix environment to achieve common site goals

Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills

Strong problem solving skills, including ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives.

Adaptable to a fast paced and complex business environment

Effectively facilitates meetings involving cross-functional groups

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to vary styles of communication based on the audience

Demonstrated change management skills and ability to simplify and improve business processes

Interest in self-development of advanced operational excellence (lean, six sigma, etc)

Interest in learning Biologics manufacturing and related operations and understanding activities performed within site departments and support groups

Experience in lean methodology and proven record for driving improvements a plus

Biologics experience a plus

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Company:

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number:

R1526372_EN

Updated:

2020-06-18 00:00:00.000 UTC

Location:

Devens,Massachusetts

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com