Operational Excellence / PPI Divisional Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About The Position

As the Operational Excellence / PPI Divisional Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a pivotal role in driving world-class operational improvements. This is your opportunity to collaborate with outstanding leaders and successfully implement strategies that determine our Division’s long-term success!

Requirements

10+ years of related experience leading operational excellence, process improvement, or quality management in a large, complex organization.
Bachelors degree or equivalent required.
Proven experience in operational excellence roles, preferably within a global organization.
Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Accreditation in Lean, Six Sigma, or other acknowledged operational excellence methodologies.
Experience leading kaizen events including elements such as standard work, process invention, SIPOC, strategy deployment, A3 Thinking, value-analysis/value engineering, error-proofing, material flow, Heijunka, and kanban.
Demonstrated history of translating strategy into execution and achieving tangible business outcomes by implementing operational efficiency programs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate positive connections and influence collaborators at all levels.
Demonstrated experience in change management and leading cross-functional teams.
Proficient in using data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Understanding industry-specific regulations and guidelines for operational excellence.
Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and industry mentorship (esp. FDA, EMA, ICH, ISPE). Audit experienced is preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future, without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of implementing technology solutions to drive operational efficiency is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop an operational excellence vision and strategy aligned with the Division’s goals.
Mentor leaders to communicate and deploy these strategies, setting clear expectations.
Find opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM approaches to enhance performance.
Mentor colleagues to proactively identify and implement improvements.
Lead the Divisional PPI Steering Committee to ensure a robust pipeline of improvement projects.
Monitor progress using benchmarks and implement corrective actions as needed.
Partner with customers to roll out technology solutions that boost operational efficiency.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Stay updated on emerging trends and regulatory requirements.