Sr Manager, PPI Business System

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr Manager of PPI Business System will direct a team at the Swindon site to implement the PPI Business System. The team’s goal is to drive growth, improve quality, and boost employee engagement. The Senior Manager reports to the General Manager and the Director of PPI for EMEA.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for hands-on continuous improvement and leading change in a complex environment.
• Ability to overcome obstacles, achieve key outcomes, and deliver on promises.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of positively influencing leadership and individuals at all levels.
• Experience as a Lean Practitioner with experience implementing successful LEAN fundamentals.
• Expertise in problem-solving using formal programs/processes.
• A comprehensive thinker capable of enterprise-wide evaluations to integrate and streamline systems.
• Ability to promote critical thinking and continuous improvement in both operational and non-operational areas.
• Proven track record in developing, training, and coaching teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English.
• Broad knowledge of multi-functional processes and financial business methods.
• Experience in leading, supervising, and motivating a team.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage team workload, priorities, and actively engage in their development.
• High ethical standards and adherence to a professional business code of conduct.
• Ability to travel periodically; <25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in business transformation and organisational change.
• Leadership roles in fields such as operations, commercial, engineering, quality, or product management.
• Broad knowledge of multi-functional, multi-site, global organizational processes and financial business methods.
• Good knowledge of IT technology and systems.
• GMP/Pharma industry experience is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with site leadership to identify and implement project funnels, driving the culture change needed for profitable and sustainable growth.
• Provide hands-on leadership to functional teams, streamlining processes to enhance customer experience, enable profitable growth, and boost efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and grow a motivated team that consistently meets departmental and business objectives through a culture of continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement, using talent to drive business success.
• Train, mentor, and follow-up with teams to ensure sustained system improvements and independent process management.
• Demonstrate Role Model Leadership in line with Role Model Leader Competencies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement that emphasises the importance of critical metrics such as customer satisfaction, financial performance, employee engagement, and product delivery and quality.
• Provide oversight and support to develop continuous improvement problem-solving capabilities within all levels of the business.
• Assist teams in identifying new projects through value stream mapping, data analysis, and daily management systems. Coordinate the project funnel to maintain an ongoing queue of projects to deliver productivity goals.
• Develop current and future state value stream maps, offering teams a roadmap for driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with the site leadership team to create critical metrics and establish accountability tiers, while also driving strategic improvements.
• Enhance the site’s PPI competency through the training of PPI Process Manager and PPI Champions on site to support local project needs.
• Own the PPI productivity savings reporting process in partnership with Finance.
• Work with the expanded divisional team to further develop, promote, and standardise business processes.
• Anticipate organizational challenges and risks, preparing and implementing proactive mitigation strategies for optimal results.
• Ensure GMPs are considered during project execution.
• Undertake any other duties as required by your Line Manager.

ROLE MODEL THE 4I VALUES:

• Integrity – Intensity – Innovation – Involvement