Sr Manager, Operational Excellence/PPI Business System

1 month ago

Allentown, United States Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers Full time

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*Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence/PPI Business System*
The Clinical Trials Division is the industry go-to partner for clinical supplies. Specialized in driving sourcing and clinical supply planning efficiencies to meet & accelerate trial timelines and reduce costs; applying expertise to address trial complexities, across geographies & therapeutic areas, for all clinical trial phases; and sourcing & supplying all clinical materials to sites & patients, on time.  We are currently looking for a *Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence/PPI Business System.*
*Location: US - Allentown, PA*
*What will you do?*

* Implementation of lean manufacturing practices (5S, Visual Controls, A3, SMED, Flow, GEMBA’s, Standard Work, etc.)
* Facilitate continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events to improve productivity and accelerate growth.
* Provide leadership in the areas of PPI and Lean by mentoring site teams to deliver results.
* Provide guidance for chartering of kaizen events.
* Collect & record training and help coordinate the measurement, idea generation, tracking and reporting of PPI savings impact monthly.
* Identify, prioritize, and lead PPI initiatives that are aligned with Value Stream business objectives.
* Assist in developing site improvement goals and objectives and coordinate and champion activities to meet or exceed those goal.
* Owns the Productivity Funnel process for the value streams to ensure that projects have clear ownership within the business to drive execution.
* Partner with management to drive ownership of CI activities within the site.
* Ability to train site resources in the areas of PPI and lean principles implementation
*Required Qualifications:*

* Bachelors or Master’s degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, business or related field.
*Preferred Qualifications:*

* Preferred 5-10 years of operational excellence/continuous improvement
* Preferred 5+ years working experience in a manufacturing environment with ISO quality standards.
* Leadership or supervisory experience a plus.
* Experience working in recognized Lean business system and a solid understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise philosophies
* Certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, and/or Lean certification preferred.
* Experience coaching alignment between strategic business plans and lean improvement plans.
*Knowledge, Skills, Abilities*

* Leadership, Communication, and Coaching
* Must have ability to influence at all levels of the organization and lead and handle change effectively.
* A sincere belief in the viability of continuous improvement and the ability to communicate and demonstrate this to others.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills focused on coaching and influencing
* Ability to successfully communicate and develop positive relationships with all levels of the organization is crucial to success.
* Strong coaching, facilitation skills, and accomplished written, oral and presentation skills
* Ability to effectively lead project teams through entire improvement cycle, starting with project definition and ending with standardization of solutions (leadership experience, strong project management and organizational capabilities).
* Experienced in advanced data collection, measuring, analysis, improvement and control. Ability to deliver fact- based decisions and apply a mindset for Lean Management.
* Detailed knowledge of quality theory and lean tools and methodologies (5S, Visual Controls, A3, SMED, Flow, GEMBA’s, Standard Work, etc.)
* Demonstrated ability to solve problems through effective application of root cause analysis and countermeasure methodology.
* Ability to accurately and quickly assess a situation and implement corrective measures to maintain and improve flow of production.
*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](https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific). 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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