Director PPI (Operational Excellence) - Join An Industry Leader!

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Mississauga, ON

10d•CA$133,600 - CA$178,100•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $45 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 efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 120,000 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, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. The Director, Practical Process Improvement (PPI), leads strategic change initiatives across the site to improve business and operational performance, support growth, and drive continuous improvement. This role develops organizational capabilities, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and identifies opportunities to enhance performance through proven operational excellence tools and methodologies. Working closely with the Corporate PPI function, this position collaborates with and advises corporate leadership on improvement strategies. As a change leader, the role develops and implements change management plans that increase employee engagement, accelerate adoption of new processes, and improve organizational effectiveness. The position is also responsible for deploying applicable training and education programs and contributes directly to site operational and financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Science, or a related field.
7+ years of operational management experience in Operations, Engineering, Quality, Science/Development, or Operational Excellence leadership within the pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics industries.
Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing direct reports.
Strong expertise in operational excellence methodologies, including value stream mapping, business process redesign, Lean, Six Sigma, simulation/modeling, cycle time reduction, and facility layout design.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale change initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Excellent verbal, written, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships, negotiate effectively, and influence senior leadership.
Proven ability to balance competing priorities and organizational objectives.
Strong business acumen and understanding of business strategy.
Demonstrated success as a change agent.
Collaborative leadership style with a focus on cross-functional partnership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Shingo Method is a plus

Responsibilities

Foster a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies and tools including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Pull Systems, OEE, waste reduction, benchmarking, and performance assessments.
Develop and implement change management processes and tools to support and sustain organizational change.
Lead and support education and training programs on PPI principles and continuous improvement practices for employees at all levels, including shop floor staff.
Develop the site PPI strategy and deployment plan; manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget while measuring post-implementation benefits.
Partner with site leadership to understand business priorities and develop improvement initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
Stay current on industry best practices, emerging methodologies, and operational excellence trends.
Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
Lead, develop, and evaluate team members to ensure effective function performance and provide guidance on policies and procedures.