Job Description

The Director of Practical Process Improvement Business Systems implements Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Continuous Improvement Business System within the Biologicals and Chemicals Division (BCD)!

In this role, you will work closely with business leadership and sites to establish and mature the PPI System across the organization. This position partners with key collaborators to establish multi-year plans via strategy deployment tools and leading kaizen activity to enable the teams to achieve their business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate implementation of the PPI Business System across BCD to achieve targets in growth, quality, customer satisfaction, cash flow, and productivity
• Develop and facilitate strategic deployment in alignment with company goals: cascade STRAP goals through to execution at the appropriate levels using X-Matrices, Parent A3s, Project A3s, and TTI Bowlers
• Complete large strategic cross-functional initiatives and establish/measure Key Performance/Behavioral Indicators
• Develop and mature the PPI Business System Leadership Culture using various mentor tools and methodologies KPI Leadership, tiered daily management systems, Gemba walks, leader standard work, etc.
• Drive development of leaders, PPI practitioners, and the general population relative to the PPI Business System
• Develop/promote/standardize the PPI Business System further. Share and drive continuous improvement and Standard Work across all interpersonal elements
• Partner with business to develop, standardize, and drive operating mechanisms that enhance key performance indicator clarity, accountability, and action planning to improve business performance and the culture of continuous improvement
• Lead the Divisional PPI Steering Committee to ensure there is an active pipeline of PPI projects aligned to business priorities, metrics, and results
• Ensure that there is a validated sustainability mechanism/review for past projects
• Partner with business Vice President/General Managers and provide linkage to strategy, cross-functional alignment, and lean leadership
• Coach and mentor site and PPI leaders to drive improvements, best practice sharing, and harmonization throughout the network sites
• PPI alignment including goal setting, identification and execution of the ‘right’ improvement efforts, and efficiency recognition
• Improve the decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities within dedicated teams to increase autonomy and the pace of change
• Work with the expanded team to develop/promote/standardize the PPI Business System further

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations, or business, with evidence of operational, leadership, or professional experience
• 10+years of experience with PPI Business Systems, or comparable prior experience working in a Lean/Six Sigma business system model across the end-to-end value stream
• A ‘hands-on’ track record of implementing successful Continuous Improvement (CI) elements such as Lean Leadership (Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, and Gemba Walks) in and out of operations environments
• Experience leading Kaizen events including elements such as standard work, process design, SIPOC, strategy deployment, A3 Thinking, Value-Analysis/Value Engineering, error-proofing, material flow, heijunka, and kanban
• Able to identify and deliver year-over-year results using metric-driven problem solving
• Consistent track record for developing, training, and coaching international teams
• Ability to collaborate and work across a heavily matrixed environment with strong communication
• Comfortable working in ambiguity with attention to detail
• Strong executive presence and presentation skills
• Ability to influence, encourage and lead change

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.