MFG Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Title: MFG Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job:

The Manufacturing organization consists of the following functional groups: Upstream Operations, Downstream Operations, Support Services, and Scheduling. The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing organization is the reliable execution of the current set of instructions, ensuring practice matches procedure, to assure high product quality and compliance with current cGMPs and Sanofi quality standards.

The Continuous Improvements (CI) Specialist role is to drive industrial excellence to achieve the PCU’s strategic objective and performance ambition. The CI Specialist brings a high level of expertise and leadership in lean methodology, industrial performance, digital solutions, transformation, and change management. The main impact expected for the CI Specialist is to support the PCU (Process Centric Unit) to reach the targeted level of performance related to the area Strategy and glidepath.

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

Main Responsibilities:

• Continuously analyses the performance of the PCU and supports the performance & continuous improvement actions.

• Contributes to the definition of the PCU's trajectory with the PCU Manager and other CI Specialists in line with the site's compelling business needs.

• Build, maintain and govern SMS (Sanofi Manufacturing System) standards used by the PCU to drive performance.

• Improve data governance at PCU level.

• Collects and analyses performance data directly from Gemba or through digital systems (deviations from standards, improvements, etc.)

• Performs the cost analysis and confirms the capture of gains.

• Monitors the performance of actions identified and the achievement of outcomes, managing roadblocks & risk management

• Ensures CI initiatives are delivered on-time and within established budgets, while delivering the committed value to the PCU performance

• Leads the PCU's continuous improvement meetings

• Provide leadership and coaching to ensure that PCU Performance deliver well defined and quantified outcomes

• Through a strong Gemba presence, conducts regular Gemba's to coach the teams on waste identification and perform confirmation processes.

• Contributes to the network with the community of continuous improvement specialists to align practices and advance SMS standards

• Presence at L0 to own and drive continuous improvements identified thru QDCI cascade.

• Attend and contribute to the daily Level 1 +QDCI meeting

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Biology, Chemistry or Pharmacy

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Pharma/Bio setting, preferably within a GMP manufacturing setting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share vision, direction and data with colleagues across all levels and in a wide range of different work groups

• Ability to balance the speed of delivering work with quality demonstrating a commitment to make improvements in both aspects

• Fluent English spoken and written

Mandatory Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing and Electronic Systems.

• Experience or certification in operational excellence.

• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and experience in leading/supporting transformation programs.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.​​ 

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.​​ 

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.​​ 

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​ 

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.