Operational Excellence / PPI Divisional Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Lengnau, MO

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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

• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar industry highly preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level