PPI Specialist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is a world leader in serving science, with an annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our global team of 120,000 + colleagues help to deliver an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, products and services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

The Binding Site, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in specialty diagnostics that provides diagnostic assays and instruments to improve the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Our determination to put patients at the heart of every decision is helping to improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. The Binding Site Freelite® offering is widely recommended for multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring across all stages of the disease by major clinical guideline publications. In addition, The Binding Site is an active and influential contributor to the broader scientific community. To find out more visit https://www.thermofisher.com/bindingsite .

We have a unique opportunity for a Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Specialist II to join our world-class team at The Binding Site, in Birmingham, UK. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the PPI Business Systems Manager. As a PPI Specialist II, you will facilitate implementation of the PPI Business System at the site level to enable profitable growth, intensify customer centricity, and increase employee engagement. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with proven experience in continuous improvement and background in Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site and functional teams to identify areas for improvement and guide them to implement sustainable solutions.

• Lead process improvement projects and Kaizen events to enhance efficiency and productivity, in collaboration with cross functional teams.

• Deploy structured problem solving to streamline processes and eliminate waste.

• Develop continuous improvement and problem-solving capability across the business through training, coaching and mentoring.

• Help to establish and run the Lean Management System including activities like tiered daily management, Gemba walks, Leader Standard Work and additional tools for transformation and continuous improvement.

• Provide PPI Business System programme support through project traceability, pipeline building, and efficiency tracking and reporting.

• Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported PPI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of PPI savings.

• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Experience

• Strong Lean Practitioner with 2+ years of experience and a ‘hands-on’ track record of leading teams indirectly to achieve results.

• Experience in the following tools: Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management/5S, Kanban, Standard Work, Metric Boards, Gemba, Stand-up meetings, and Project Funnel development.

• Hands-on experience in structured problem-solving.

• Experience leading multiple cross-functional team projects at once with responsibility for results.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Robust Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.

• Strong Interpersonal and Stakeholder management skills with ability to collaborate and work across a heavily matrixed environment and at all levels of the organization.

• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• A strong change agent and good leader in demonstrating and promoting change.

• Good project management skills.

• Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change in both non-operational and operational areas.

• Excellent Financial Competence

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

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.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan and a range of other employee benefits! We foster an exciting company culture that encourages innovation, forward-thinking, and an outstanding career and development prospects. Come be a part of the team!

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.