PPI Business System Specialist III

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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

Joining the Thermo Fisher Scientific team means contributing to vital initiatives, such as helping customers discover new cancer treatments, protecting the environment, and ensuring the safety of our food. Your work will have a real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division Specific Information

Pleasanton, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Discover Impactful Work:

We are seeking a highly motivated PPI Specialist III to join our team in Pleasanton. In this role, you will lead initiatives to enhance process efficiencies, elevate customer experiences, and champion employee engagement. In close collaboration with Shared Service and cross-functional teams, you will spot chances for improvement, implement Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies, and facilitate enduring change. Additionally, you will mentor junior PPI staff and champion a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead and handle sophisticated PPI projects from opportunity identification through implementation, ensuring measurable business results (productivity gains, quality improvement, etc.)
• Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and root cause analyses, while assisting teams in identifying new projects through data analysis and daily management systems.
• Develop and standardize operational processes that improve performance, reduce waste, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to align improvement efforts with strategic objectives.
• Prepare monthly reports to share with Leadership and maintain Roadmap, PPI Engagement boards, and other visual management on-site.
• Work closely with the site PPI steering committee to accelerate the culture change that is vital to support the PPI Business System.
• Train and mentor team members and collaborators on PPI tools and project execution, ensuring balanced system improvements and independent process management.
• Perform Gemba walks to observe processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the PPI subject matter authority for the site, staying up-to-date with industry trends and standard methodologies in process improvement.
• Cultivate an action-biased culture of continuous improvement to improve critical metrics in customer, finance, people, and quality areas.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or operations management required.
• Green Belt Certification preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of lean practitioner experience and a ‘hands-on’ track record of leading teams indirectly to achieve results, preferably in a manufacturing site.
• Experience in the following tools is preferred: Value stream mapping, visual management/5S, Kanban, standard work, metric boards, gemba, stand-up meetings, and project funnel development.
• Hands-on experience in leading cross-functional projects or changes throughout all levels of business

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Passionate about driving improvement and leading change.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and social skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding Financial Competence

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!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$136,350.00.

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