Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
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Operational Excellence is fundamental to our purpose for delivering exceptional results to reach innovative therapies for our patients with cancer, immune-inflammatory, and other unmet medical needs.
The Manager Operational Excellence participates to the Operational Excellence program by managing continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional medium to high complexity projects, advocating and applying Lean tools and techniques in compliance with GMP regulations, to deliver sustainable benefits and increase our capability to meet defined needs with efficiency.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or Supply Chain in an industrial environment, experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
- Minimum 5 years in a LEAN Operational Excellence position (or equivalent experience acceptable).
- Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is required, pharmaceutical experience is a plus
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent combination of advance education and experience.
- Ability to work in a dynamic matrixed environment, beyond pre-defined processes, bringing strategic insights.
- Ability to build straightforward business scenarios and options.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
- Process and concept-oriented mindset: understands impact and interdependencies.
- Capable to lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong team player.
- Conscientious and reliable in action follow-up.
- Excellent IT proficiency: MS Office, Vision, Minitab.
- Fluency in French and English are required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive projects and initiatives targeting the improvement of manufacturing and business processes through the application of Lean manufacturing approach and tools, to develop the manufacturing organization’s capabilities in operational excellence.
- Identify capacity gain, cost and efficiency opportunities and drive Lean projects to meet expected benefits and strategic objectives in compliance with GMP.
- Lead or coach problem solving teams and Kaizen events to improve operational performance and wastes reduction initiatives.
- Act as a change agent or as an educational resource as needed to spread and support a mindset and culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage and arrange training programs, providing and maintaining the Lean methodology and tools.
- Act as a Lean coach on projects or Continuous Improvement (CI) program, providing support on expected benefits.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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