Director Continuous Improvement PPI

COMPANY INFORMATIONThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com .POSITION SUMMARYThe Director, Continuous Improvement "PPI Business System" leads in driving strategic change across the Genetic Sciences Division (GSD), supports operating and business process improvements, growth and key initiatives while encouraging operational and manufacturing excellence through the application of lean six sigma principles. This leader will direct a team that develops enhanced capabilities throughout the organization and creates a culture of continuous improvement. As a team we challenge current performance and help identify improvement opportunities!You will partner with the Corporate Practical Process Improvement function and assist, collaborate, and propose new directions to leadership. As a change agent, this position creates and implements plans that enhance employee engagement. You drive faster adoption, utilization, and higher proficiency of continuous improvement practices for all employees such that business results are achieved. The team you lead is key to the operational and financial performance of the sites and value streams.Key Responsibilities:Develops division PPI strategy and deployment plan.

Creates and cultivates a process improvement culture by using the various methodology and tools such as: lean manufacturing, six-sigma, pull manufacturing, OEE, waste reduction, benchmarking, performance assessments and others.

Develops tools and processes for implementing and sustaining change. Develops education strategy on PPI principles and any new concepts working with the PPI team to implement.

Reports to Vice President, Operations and Business partners on progress, expectations, risks, and ensures post-implementation benefits are measured.

Builds relationships with site leadership team members to understand business objectives and priorities, and to develop supporting process improvement initiatives.

Stays abreast of new developments in business process improvement methodology and benchmarking, including learning from other market leaders and industries (ongoing).

Qualifications:Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Business, other related university degree.

Minimum 10 years of previous operational management experience (in Operations, Engineering, Quality, or Science/Development) or Operational Excellence experience at a leader level preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated environment.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience developing teams

Note: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Superior knowledge of operational excellence concepts and tools, such as value stream mapping, business process re-design, lean, six sigma, modeling and simulation, cycle time reduction, facility layout design, etc.

Proven track record in leading major change initiatives, including influencing partners within varied levels, and functional areas, in an organization.

Proven interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Strong organizational skills. Excellent presentation skills. Ability to sell ideas to the most senior levels of the organization.

Demonstrated ability to balance/maintain conflicting goals, responsibilities, and priorities.

Shown success as agent of change. Proven intuition for business (i.e., ability to understand key aspects of the company’s business strategy).

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 90,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.