Job Description

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Specialist II will facilitate implementation of the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System at the site level to enable profitable growth, intensify customer centricity, and increase employee engagement. The position collaborates with key partners to lead projects and Kaizen events by deploying structured problem solving to improve systems and eliminate waste. The role involves developing capability in areas of lean principles and problem solving by training teams and providing mentorship through the Kaizen events and other lean activities.

What will you do?

As part of the PPI team we enable a continuous improvement approach across the business through leading education and utilization of Thermofisher. We work with assigned functional area teams serving as the process improvement lead to guide the efforts to drive improvement to operational efficiency.

• Establish and mature the Lean Management System (tiered daily management systems, gemba walks, and leader standard work) and additional tools for transformation and continuous improvement.

• Provide PPI Business System program support through project traceability, pipeline building, and efficiency tracking and reporting.

• Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported PPI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of PPI savings.

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, operations or business

• Green Belt certification preferred

Experience

• A Strong Lean Practitioner mentality with 1+ years of experience and a ‘hands-on’ track record of leading teams indirectly to achieve results.

• Experience in the following tools: Value stream mapping, visual management/5S, Kanban, standard work, metric boards, gemba, stand-up meetings, and project funnel development.

• Experience in problem-solving through a formal methodology.

• Experience leading multiple cross-functional team projects at once with responsibility for results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal communication with the ability to collaborate and work across a heavily matrixed environment and at all levels of the organization

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook and Powerpoint.

• A strong change agent and good leader in demonstrating and promoting change

• Good project management skills.

• Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change in both non-operational and operational areas

• Excellent Financial Competence

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, 401K with company match up to 6%, tuition reimbursement and a range of other employee benefits! We foster an exciting company culture that encourages innovation, forward-thinking, and an outstanding career and development prospects. Come be a part of the team!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.