Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. to drive improvement and lead lean transformations.
Main Scope of the Position/Responsibilities:
The PPI Specialist drives continuous improvement through Operational Excellence and Lean Transformation.
Assignments, Specific/Primary Activities:
- Deliver results by leading change in people's and factory approach.
- Promote lean principles and Operational Excellence standard methodologies across functions, allowing business growth through the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and the embedding of lean concepts.
- Deploy lean culture and Operational Excellence tools within the organization via training and engagement activities.
- Actively work on exciting projects and timelines to reach savings and efficiency targets both at the site and company level, collaborating with other site functions.
- Analyze existing production processes, looking at timing, risks, costs, and wastes to increase yield and efficiency.
- Implement and lead approved process improvement initiatives at all levels of the organization, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, SMED, RCA, 5W, 5S, Tier Management, and lean workshops.
- Coordinate the site’s performance management framework, supporting functions and site management in measuring performance to ensure alignment with division and company goals.
Relations:
- Internal: All functions, from shop floor operators to the site leadership team.
- External: Corporate Functions, Employees from other Thermo Fisher Scientific sites, Customers, Consulting firms, Suppliers.
Requirements:
- Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business, or equivalent experience in similar roles.
1. Desirable: Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Sciences, or Business.
- Technical and PC Knowledge:
Necessary: Good problem-solving skills and strong collaboration demeanor. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Good presentation skills.
1. Desirable: Knowledge of continuous improvement and manufacturing principles. Green/Black Belt certification. Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Knowledge of statistical tools. Expertise in Project Management.
- Professional Experience:
Desirable: 5 years of experience with manufacturing processes.
- Foreign Languages:
Proficiency in English and Italian.
- Personality Traits:
Ability to promote change and partner with different functions and seniority levels. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to think “out of the box.”
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
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