Director of Continuous Improvement

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Logan, UT

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About The Position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we provide an outstanding chance to lead the way in ongoing enhancement within our Single Use Technologies Division (SUD). As the Director of Continuous Improvement ,you will have a crucial role in crafting and executing our top-notch Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Business System. Be a part of our enthusiastic team committed to delivering flawless performance on every project. Your expertise will empower us to excel and seamlessly introduce innovative strategies throughout our department. Together, we will drive Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. to unparalleled success! Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 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, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team 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, Patheon and PPD. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations or business, with evidence of operational, leadership, or professional experience.
• 10+ years of operations/engineering experience
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and process optimization in a large, matrixed corporation
• Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills
• Strong ability to manage timelines and prioritize initiatives effectively
• Experience in strategy deployment and facilitating kaizen events
• Ability to mentor and drive cultural transformation within the organization
• Executive-level experience in a similar role, preferably within a scientific or technical environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA a plus

Responsibilities

• Take charge of implementing the Continuous Improvement Business System in SUD
• Collaborate with the Division’s Leadership Team to determine ongoing priorities and manage timelines for key achievements
• Ensure efficient business processes and identify central initiatives
• Set up and enhance the Continuous Improvement System throughout the organization
• Develop long-term plans using strategy deployment tools
• Facilitate kaizen events to support teams in reaching their business goals and objectives
• Recruit, manage, and develop direct and indirect reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees