PPI Business System Specialist III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher learning institution with studies in Science, Engineering, Math, or Operations is highly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of validated 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
• Consistent track record to drive cross functional teams to tackle problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization.
• Self-advised, persistent and results driven.
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

You will join the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) team (Continuous Improvement), tasked to promote lean six sigma principles and operational excellence standard methodologies across all functions, driving the company’s dedication to excellence. You will:

• Own continuous improvement through Operational Excellence.
• Be a Change Champion
• Embody our 4 core i values, dedication to our customers.
• Finding, developing and implementing, including basic cost-benefit analysis, new opportunities in order to drive continuous improvement.
• Working with Site leaders to build an action-biased culture of continuous improvement and accountability to improve growth, productivity, quality, and customer experience.
• Directly leading and project running continuous improvement activities Diagnostics, Just Do Its, workshops, kaizens and projects, using various methodologies, tools and systems: lean, six sigma, pull manufacturing, total productive maintenance, waste reduction, Lean Leadership, Kaizen Blitz, Cell Design, Flow dynamics, 5S, Visual Management, 3P and various diagnostic tools, etc.
• Working closely with Finance, Quality, Safety and Project sponsors to achieve agreed final impact of project and collaborating with colleagues and partners to implement an operational excellence plan that supports site, business unit, and Thermo Fisher Scientific strategies.