Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

DESCRIPTION:

As a PPI Business System Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will support continuous improvement initiatives and develop a culture of operational excellence. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will manage process improvement projects that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer experience. You will facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean methodologies while providing training and support to develop continuous improvement capabilities across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to create positive change by implementing data-driven solutions that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience implementing process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) preferred
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Business, Science, Operations Management, or related field
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• PPI Business System certification/training preferred
• Strong knowledge of lean tools including value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, standard work, and root cause analysis
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and Kaizen events
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions
• Project management capabilities to guide initiatives from conception through implementation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across all organizational levels
• Ability to develop and deliver training/coaching on continuous improvement methods
• Experience with change management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality systems preferred
• Track record of achieving measurable operational improvements and cost savings
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and positive change