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Teva Pharmaceuticals OPEX Lead & Project Manager in Parsippany, New Jersey
OPEX Lead & Project Manager
Date: Apr 5, 2024
Location:
Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 55207
Who we are
Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.
The opportunity
This is hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA
The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Lead & Project Manager will support the facilities department, security, other departments, and site leadership teams with the identification, development, and execution of operational excellence/continuous improvement initiatives for Teva’s North America Global Facilities Management (NA GFM) team.
The candidate will drive continuous improvement within Global Facilities Management (GFM) responsibilities by implementing various means to identify opportunities for improvement, aligning identified opportunities within our strategic direction, and developing and managing implementation projects to achieve the desired outcomes.
This position will also play an important role in Teva’s physical security operations to ensure all site security operations function effectively in accordance with established guidelines and policies and by maintaining relationships with internal and external security related stakeholders.
How you’ll spend your day
Oversee, manage, and lead strategic projects (savings initiatives, best practice implementation, opening and/or closure of sites, construction, relocating sites, technology-related projects, etc.).
Develop OPEX project roadmaps and prioritize projects with ambitious targets. Develop implementation plans including projected benefits & outcomes and propose action plans to leadership for review & strategic alignment. Execute approved improvement projects. Work with the NA GFM Team to monitor and measure performance to achieve desired results.
Leverage prioritized projects to deliver improved business performance while increasing skills of NA GFM resources. Track and report on progress of approved projects keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring that expectations are met.
Working with cross-functional teams identify opportunities for OPEX transformation which will result in increased efficiency and performance. Identification of improvement opportunities may come from anywhere, with input commonly coming from: departmental leadership, site operational leaders, corporate leadership, other Teva departments, data analytics, facility users/occupants, other GFM team members, and from suppliers. The incumbent will also leverage their own significant experience and expertise, and industry best practices to drive results.
Support Head of GFM-Americas with the implementation of strategic plans and initiatives. Regular engagement with senior and executive leadership will be a critical function of this role and the incumbent will be required to develop and implement solutions and effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
Desired outcomes include significant positive improvement in: operational efficiencies, customer service, employee engagement, gross margin improvement, sustainability, energy management, safety, quality, compliance, asset lifecycle planning, maintenance optimization, implementation of technology, improved financial management, etc.
Develop and monitor KPI metrics and monitor performance with key suppliers to ensure KPIs are met. Conduct regularly scheduled business review meetings with key suppliers to ensure accountability and drive improvement.
Oversee NA physical security operations to ensure standards are understood and followed and effective.
Develop, implement and maintain a best-in-class Global Physical Security Systems solution across approved platforms, which exceeds compliance requirements.
Lead and develop security management and security service employees to ensure initiatives and commitments are delivered in an effective and professional manner in accordance with Teva management practices and contribute to the company’s goals and objectives. Prepare reports for Management and responds to all inquiries concerning the guards and their performance.
Assist in the development and implementation of security procedures (SOPs) to support, and align with, the Teva North America, and Teva GCS policies and local regulations.
Your experience and qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Facilities Management, Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years relevant progressive experience.
Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Project Management and Operational Excellence experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food processing or highly regulated industries, with familiarity of cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years working knowledge of a variety of functions across environments such as Manufacturing, R&D, Quality and Facilities Operations.
Preferrable: Understanding of CCure 9000, Lenel, Ocularis, Genetec, or other global access and surveillance systems
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance.
Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals
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