Senior PPI Business Systems Specialist, Global
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Sr Implementation Specialist, PPI will drive implementation of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System for the Highland Heights site. In this role, you will work closely with the site and business leadership to drive problem-solving and a continuous improvement culture. This position combines project management, facilitation, leadership and continuous improvement skills for the development of standards, best practices, and performance improvements across the business unit.
Job description
The Role
As part of the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, the individual will work with all levels to drive continuous improvements that enable growth, improve quality and elevate customer and employee experience. This role engages teams to build lean capability and streamline processes.
- Lead and facilitate Kaizens and Projects
- Coach the teams Lean Management System (tiered daily management systems, Gemba walks, and leader standard work) and other coaching tools to transform the culture
- Identify areas of opportunity for improvement/growth and support teams on implementation of these opportunities
- Provides PPI Business System program support through project traceability, pipeline building and productivity tracking and reporting
- Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported PPI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of PPI Productivity
- Regularly seek feedback from Division / BU / Function staff to directly meet and understand their needs
Key Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biological science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, clinical, pharmaceuticals, biological, and/or GMP environment (QA, QC, manufacturing). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Demonstrated experience leading and influencing teams, directly or indirectly, to achieve results.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence all levels of the organization
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Proven track record to drive cross functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization
- Catalyst to drive continuous improvement in both non-operational and operational areas
- Self-Starter and independent
- Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change
- Excellent Financial Acumen
- Demonstrated project management experience in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Ability to interface and effectively influence all levels of the organization.
- Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Work Environment
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biological science or related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, clinical, pharmaceuticals, biological, and/or GMP environment (QA, QC, manufacturing)
- Demonstrated experience leading and influencing teams, directly or indirectly, to achieve results
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence all levels of the organization
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Proven track record to drive cross functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization
- Catalyst to drive continuous improvement in both non-operational and operational areas
- Self-Starter and independent
- Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change
- Excellent Financial Acumen
- Demonstrated project management experience in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Ability to interface and effectively influence all levels of the organization
- Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.