Sr Manager, PPI Business System

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

The Sr 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.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a culture of ongoing improvement in customer service, financial performance, employee development, and quality standards at IES.
• Lead all aspects of 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 (critical metric) and Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Supervise 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 lead knowledge of Continuous Improvement charter.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement by delivering an exceptional customer experience to drive our customer allegiance score(CAS) program.
• Provide mentorship 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.

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• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in a non-manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing a continuous improvement program across multisite Business Unit or Division.
• People management experience in a highly matrix environment preferred.
• 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.
• Lean Six Sigma and Project Management Certification preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time nationally/internationally.