Manager, PPI Business System
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lebanon • Montana • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- 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.
- Lead strategy deployment and facilitate cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Build organizational capability in PPI tools and methodologies.
- Help develop a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving excellence.
- Optimize processes, reduce waste, and deliver measurable business impact across customer, financial, people, and quality metrics.
Requirements
- Advanced degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience implementing continuous improvement and Lean methodologies within a matrixed organization.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience, including direct management of team members.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired.
- Additional certifications in PPI, project management or continuous improvement methodologies beneficial.
- Demonstrated expertise in Strategy Deployment and Value Stream Mapping.
- Proven experience with Tiered Daily Management Systems.
- Hands-on leadership of Gemba Walks and Leader Standard Work.
- Led Kaizen events and applied structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Implemented Visual Management systems 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.
- Experience in regulated industries (pharma, medical device) preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP/quality systems beneficial.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
Benefits
- competitive remuneration
- annual incentive plan bonus
- healthcare
- a range of employee benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
continuous improvementlean methodologiesstrategy deploymentvalue stream mappingtiered daily management systemsGemba walksleader standard workKaizen eventsstructured problem-solvingvisual management
Soft Skills
influencing skillschange managementcommunication skillsfacilitation skillspresentation skillsteam developmentmentoringanalytical abilitiesproblem-solving abilitiesproject management
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Black BeltPPI certificationproject management certification