Lead the Practical Process Improvement initiatives within IES. Drive cultural changes, mentor teams, and ensure achievement of productivity and performance goals through continuous improvement strategies.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Sr PPI Business System Specialist role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding career. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving the culture of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System within our Instrument & Enterprise Services (IES) division.
Responsibilities:
- Foster a culture of ongoing improvement in customer service, financial performance, employee development, and quality standards at IES.
- Lead all aspects of and track Productivity Initiatives Pipelines to ensure timely reporting of achieved goals compared to targets for important individuals involved.
- Support and drive improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, Projects) to achieve positive results in Key Performance Indicator (critical metric) and Profit & Loss (P&L).
- Supervise progress of improvement efforts and develop plans to address shortcomings.
- Measure and report on key performance indicators (leading and lagging) at the site level; develop and implement effective corrective action plans.
- Develop and enhance the Lean Management System, which includes implementing tiered daily management systems, leadership in key performance indicators, Gemba walks, and other PPI/LEAN tools.
- Conduct PPI/LEAN training for leadership and employees.
- Communicate success stories and lead knowledge of Continuous Improvement charter.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement by delivering an exceptional customer experience to drive our customer allegiance score(CAS) program.
- Provide mentorship to develop PPI/Lean expertise.
- Identify ways to accelerate the culture change necessary to support the PPI business system.
- Challenge organizational leaders to create an action-based culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus.
- 5-7 years of experience in a non-manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience managing a continuous improvement program across multisite Business Unit or Division.
- People management experience in a highly matrix environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional teams and implement sustainable improvements.
- Preferred candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in operational excellence, using lean tools and influencing various teams within the organization.
- A strong focus on commercial business strategies and financial understanding is required.
- Strong communication and persuasive skills with a leadership style focused on achieving goals.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Lean Six Sigma and Project Management Certification preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time nationally/internationally.
Top Skills
Kaizen
Lean Management System
Lean Six Sigma
Ppi
Project Management
Vsm
Thermo Fisher Scientific Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND Office
Delphi Building, CTS No. 12/1 to 12/4 - Village Powai 1st Flr, C wing, Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400076
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