Sr Staff PPI Business System Specialist

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Sr Staff PPI Business System Specialist role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding career. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving the culture of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System within our Instrument & Enterprise Services (IES) division, specifically focused on Instrument Services business.

A Day in the Life:

• Foster a culture of ongoing improvement in customer service, financial performance, employee development, and quality standards at IES.
• Oversee and track Productivity Initiatives Pipelines to ensure timely reporting of achieved goals compared to targets for important individuals involved.
• Support and drive improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, Projects) to achieve positive results in Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Monitor progress of improvement efforts and develop plans to address shortcomings.
• Measure and report on key performance indicators (leading and lagging) at the site level; develop and implement effective corrective action plans.
• Develop and enhance the Lean Management System, which includes implementing tiered daily management systems, leadership in key performance indicators, Gemba walks, and other PPI/LEAN tools.
• Conduct PPI/LEAN training for leadership and employees.
• Communicate success stories and manage knowledge of Continuous Improvement charter.
• Provide coaching to develop PPI/Lean expertise.
• Identify ways to accelerate the culture change necessary to support the PPI business system.
• Challenge organizational leaders to create an action-based culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Keys to Success:

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience managing a continuous improvement program across multisite Business Unit or Division. Non-manufacturing environment preferred.
• People management experience in a highly matrix environment preferred.
• Black belt six sigma required.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional teams and implement sustainable improvements.
• Preferred candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in operational excellence, using lean tools and influencing various teams within the organization.
• A strong focus on commercial business strategies and financial understanding is required.
• Strong communication and persuasive skills with a leadership style focused on achieving goals.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management Certification preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time nationally/internationally.

This position does not offer relocation benefits. 

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!