Director - PPI Business System

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Analytical Instruments • Laboratory Supply Chain Programs and eCommerce • Laboratory Equipment • Lab Services • Specialty Diagnostics

10,000+

Description

• Develop operational excellence vision and strategy to achieve Division’s long-term goals. • Mentor leaders in communicating and implementing operational excellence strategy and related improvement goals. • Prioritize process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency gains through data analysis. • Apply operational excellence methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM to improve performance. • Lead the Divisional PPI Steering Committee for continuous improvement projects aligned with business metrics. • Collaborate with leaders on metrics for measuring progress and taking corrective actions. • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and quality by engaging employees and promoting communication.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience leading operational excellence, process improvement, or quality management in a large, complex organization. • Black-belt Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other recognized methodologies. • Use Six Sigma Black Belt experience with statistical software like Minitab and/or R, and new technologies like AI models, to analyze technical data for improvements. • Experience leading kaizen events including elements such as standard work, process design, SIPOC, strategy deployment, A3 Thinking, value-analysis/value engineering, error-proofing, material flow, Heijunka, and kanban. • Consistent track record in moving strategy into action and delivering measurable business results through the implementation of operational excellence initiatives. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and social skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence collaborators at all levels. • Demonstrated experience in organisational change and leading cross-functional teams. • Proficient in using data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). • Experience in deploying technology solutions to support operational excellence initiatives is a plus. • Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standard methodologies for operational excellence. • Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and industry mentorship (esp. FDA, EMA, ICH, ISPE). • Audit experienced is preferred.