Operational Excellence Specialist III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical work environment in the areas of production, engineering, quality or Laboratory.
• Hands-on track record of implementing, sustaining LEAN fundaments - including visual management, 5S, tiered accountability, Gemba, leader standard work, value stream mapping, FMEA.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal, partnership, and rapport building skills.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Proven track record to drive cross-functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization.
• Driven, proactive, and committed to achieving goals.
• Strong influencing, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Own continuous improvement through Operational Excellence.
• Lead by example, embodying our 4 core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Find, develop, and implement new opportunities in order to drive continuous improvement, including basic cost-benefit analysis.
• Work with Site leaders to build an action-based culture of continuous improvement and accountability to improve growth, productivity, quality, and customer experience.
• Directly lead and project run continuous improvement activities using various methodologies, tools, and systems such as lean, six sigma, pull manufacturing, total productive maintenance, waste reduction, Lean Leadership, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Blitz, Cell Design, Flow dynamics, 5S, Visual Management, 3P, and various diagnostic tools.
• Work closely with Finance, Quality, Safety, and Project sponsors to achieve agreed final impact of project and collaborate with colleagues and partners to implement an operational excellence plan that supports site, business unit, and Thermo Fisher Scientific strategies