Practical Process Improvement Snr Specialist (PPI)

Job Description

How Will You Make an Impact at Thermo Fisher Scientific?

Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific means being part of a team dedicated to significant work. You'll find opportunities for growth and learning in a culture that fosters development. Our inclusive, global environment celebrates diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences, contributing to our goals of speed, efficiency, innovation, and growth.

Our extensive product and service range, from cutting-edge instruments to essential lab supplies and life-saving medicine, is trusted by customers worldwide. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers you a chance to be part of a world-class team, working in manufacturing to create products that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Continual growth and learning await you here, backed by our $40+ billion revenue and industry-leading R&D investment. Be part of a team that makes substantial contributions to the world.

Your Role:

In the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, you'll work across all levels to foster continuous improvements, enhancing growth, quality, and the experiences of customers and employees. This role involves:

• Coaching teams in Lean Management Systems (daily management, gemba walks, standard work) and other tools for cultural transformation.

• Supporting the PPI Business System with project tracking, pipeline building, and productivity reporting.

• Identifying improvement/growth areas and aiding teams in implementing these opportunities.

• Collaborating with Finance to assess project savings, validate PPI benefits, and ensure precise PPI Productivity accounting.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations, or business.

• Green Belt certification (preferred).

Experience:

• Demonstrated continuous improvement commitment through Operational Excellence.

• Leadership reflecting our core values and customer dedication.

• Identifying and implementing new improvement opportunities.

• At least 2 years of strong Lean practice with a proven track record in team leadership and achieving results.

• Preferred experience in value stream mapping, visual management/5S, Kanban, standard work, metric boards, gemba, stand-up meetings, and project funnel development.

• Proficiency in problem-solving with a formal approach.

• Managing cross-functional projects or changes.

• Leading continuous improvement activities using lean, six sigma, and other methodologies.

• Collaborating with Finance, Quality, Safety, and Project sponsors for project impact.

• Implementing operational excellence plans aligned with site, business unit, and company strategies.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills for positive influence at all organization levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• A catalyst for continuous improvement in operational and non-operational areas.

• Self-motivated and independent.

• Passionate and enthusiastic about driving improvement and leading change.

• Excellent financial acumen.

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific and be a part of shaping a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. What impact will you make?