Thermo Fisher Scientific

Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Carlsbad • California, Maryland, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $93,800 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop PPI programs that will drive engagement of continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain teams.
  • Build lean capability and streamline processes to elevate customer & employee experience, enable growth, improve costs and drive efficiency.
  • Create an inclusive culture of PPI across the supply chain team, using Thermo Fisher PPI tools to train & coach teams.
  • Work closely with supply chain leadership & cross functional partners to identify and implement the BPG supply chain productivity project funnel aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Launch PPI involvement programs for the BPG supply chain team.
  • Create programs that enable team members who are interested in expanding their PPI skills to participate in training, lead improvement initiatives.
  • Drive engagement across the broader team in identifying & implementing quick win improvement opportunities.
  • Facilitate the PPI project prioritization & resourcing mechanisms.
  • Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported PPI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of supply chain productivity.
  • Lead project teams implementing process/data improvement initiatives, ensuring clear goals, timelines, and deliverables are established and achieved.
  • Accelerate the cultural change through the development and publication of key performance indicators/metrics demonstrating progress of initiatives.
  • Identify areas of opportunity for improvement/growth and support teams on implementation of these opportunities.
  • Collaborate with partners to gain consensus and support for process improvement initiatives.
  • Train, coach and develop teams to ensure system improvements are sustained and the team members are running the processes independently.
  • Effectively lead change to ensure successful implementation.
  • Stay abreast of new developments in business process improvement methodology and practices, including learning from other sites, market leaders and industries.

Requirements

  • Minimum required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience in successfully leading and implementing process improvement initiatives in complex organizational settings.
  • Proven experience in process improvement, lean management, or related roles.
  • Background in Supply Chain highly preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
  • Change management expertise, with the ability to navigate resistance and drive organizational change.
  • Continuous learning attitude.
  • Self-Starter with passion and enthusiasm for driving improvements and leading change.
Benefits
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
  • Employee assistance and support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

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Soft skills
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