Manager PPI

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Marietta, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager, PPI Business System at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will implement transformational change through our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System. In this impactful role, you'll work closely with business leadership to establish and develop continuous improvement practices that enable profitable growth, enhance customer experience, and increase employee engagement. You will support the implementation of lean methodologies and guide teams across functions to achieve significant performance results.

You will lead strategy deployment, facilitate cross-functional improvement initiatives, and build organizational capability in PPI tools and methodologies. Through mentoring and training, you'll help develop a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving excellence. Your expertise in lean principles will help optimize processes, reduce waste, and deliver measurable business impact across customer, financial, people, and quality metrics.

This role offers the opportunity to implement meaningful change at an organization dedicated to serving science, working collaboratively with teams to make significant contributions to helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Requirements

• Experience implementing continuous improvement/lean methodologies in a matrix organization
• Demonstrated expertise in lean tools including: Strategy Deployment and Value Stream Mapping, Tiered Daily Management Systems, Gemba Walks and Leader Standard Work, Kaizen Events and Problem-Solving Methods, Visual Management and 5S
• Strong influencing and change management skills with ability to engage across the organization
• Excellent project management capabilities and track record of delivering measurable results
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring teams
• Experience with financial analysis and benefits tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and continuous improvement software
• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed
• Ability to work independently and lead through influence

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: engineering, science, operations, business or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired
• Additional certifications in PPI, project management or continuous improvement methodologies beneficial
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma, medical device) preferred
• Knowledge of GMP/quality systems beneficial

Responsibilities

• Implement transformational change through our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System.
• Work closely with business leadership to establish and develop continuous improvement practices.
• Support the implementation of lean methodologies and guide teams across functions to achieve significant performance results.
• Lead strategy deployment, facilitate cross-functional improvement initiatives, and build organizational capability in PPI tools and methodologies.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving excellence through mentoring and training.
• Optimize processes, reduce waste, and deliver measurable business impact across customer, financial, people, and quality metrics.
• Implement meaningful change at an organization dedicated to serving science.
• Work collaboratively with teams to make significant contributions to helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed