Continuous Improvement Specialist III

7 days ago

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time
Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Fisher Clinical Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a leading provider of global clinical supply chain. With unwavering commitment to service, science and process engineering, Fisher Clinical Services is powered by people with an exceptional commitment to quality, deeply instilled ethics of personal responsibility and unrivaled expertise. We are exclusively focused on serving the packaging and distribution requirements of clients across the world. Whether planning, packaging, labeling, storing, or distributing important supplies, Fisher Clinical Services has been committed to delivering the highest possible value while ensuring adherence to the highest level of quality, performance, reliability and sustainability standards.

Location/Division Specific Information

CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time - a concept that we internally embrace as "There is a Patient Waiting." Our unique blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 3000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters.

How will you make an impact?

As part of our global team, what you do contributes directly to our mission; enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What will you do?

The individual will create/update SOPs as required for evolving processes, for audit observations, corrective and preventative actions, and to maintain compliance with periodic reviews.They assist in problem solving for the operations team related to resolving second level rooms on hold and/or GPM issues. Complete protocol requests, deviation investigations, change controls and corrective/preventative actions in the specific time frame. Establishes a solid focus on long-term continuous improvement activities through interaction with the entire Packaging Team staff.

How will you get here?
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university and 2+ years of Continuous Improvement related work experience
  • Applies Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMP) in all areas of responsibility.
  • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision of the 4 I's: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
  • Establishes a solid focus on long-term continuous improvement activities through interaction with the entire Packaging Team staff.
  • Incorporates Six Sigma, 5-S and Kaizen techniques to enhance processes
  • Drive collaboration to modify and streamline workflow barriers arrangements in order to increase throughput and the overall quality of the product
  • Work with Area Manager to review metrics and drive solutions through PPI teams. May be required to participate on a project team within the department, or in conjunction with other departments.
  • Maintain sufficient knowledge of other departments and sites processes, procedures and policies to support their requirements.
  • Create/update SOPs as required for evolving processes, for audit observations, corrective and preventative actions, and to maintain compliance with periodic reviews
  • Assists in problem solving for the operations team related to resolving second level rooms on hold and/or GPM issues. Completes protocol requests, deviation investigations, change controls and corrective/preventative actions in the specific time frame
  • Develop additional Operation specific training modules to meet the needs of the department
  • Collaborate with North American Training team to update operational SOP's that meet the needs of all sites
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university and 2+ years of Continuous Improvement related work experience
  • Proficient knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications and supporting programs including (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Proficient knowledge and experience with GPM - the Fisher Global Project Management system and TrackWise (deviations, CAPAs, observations and change controls).
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple projects and assignments and the ability to manage work schedules, project and task priorities.
  • Must be results oriented, comfortable training and coaching others, and have the ability to communicate effectively up and down the organization.
  • Preference given to employees with experience and/or certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or PPI (Practical Process Improvements)
  • Mastery of skills required to read, understand, and adhere to the SOPs and policies of a GMP environment.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to physically perform duties of position which include: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Position usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. May need to stoop, reach, or bend.
Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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