Continuous Improvement Specialist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Millersburg. As a global leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join our world-class team and be part of our mission to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate PPI(Practical Process Improvement) events to determine and implement improvements to the PPI Business System to ensure flawless execution and drive operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully implement PPI initiatives and projects
• Pursue benchmarking activities to identify effective strategies and integrate them into the PPI Business System.
• Provide training and mentorship to employees on PPI methodologies and tools (5S, GEMBA, process mapping etc.)
• Facilitate the development of standardized work procedures to ensure consistent and efficient operations. Review and update existing procedures as needed to incorporate improvements. Document all lean and continuous improvement activities, including project plans, implementation details, and results.
• Collect pertinent data on process performance, productivity, and quality. Analyze data to pinpoint trends, areas for enhancement, and potential cost reductions. Help establish and update performance dashboards to monitor important metrics linked to lean and continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with PPI standards and identify areas for improvement

Job Requirements:

• Minimum required education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field,
• 1 or more years of proven experience in successfully implementing process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and seek out individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodation for job seekers with disabilities during the application process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255*.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit:  https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Apply today and start your journey with Thermo Fisher Scientific: http://jobs.thermofisher.com