PPI Business System Specialist III (Operational Excellence) bei Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

Job Description

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and make a difference by assisting customers in finding cancer cures, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety. Your efforts will have a tangible impact on the world, while receiving support in reaching your career objectives.

 

Position Summary

 

The PPI Business System Specialist III is a mid-level practitioner responsible for leading high-impact process improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, quality, and efficiency across the organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to find opportunities, apply Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies, and drive sustainable change. This role also mentors junior PPI staff and champions a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

 

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead complex 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 using problem-solving tools.

·         Develop and standardize operational processes that improve performance, reduce waste, and increase customer satisfaction.

·         Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders on PPI tools, perspective, and project execution.

·         Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to align improvement efforts with strategic objectives.

·         Measure and report project outcomes, develop KPIs, and track progress toward PPI and business goals.

·         Identify systemic barriers to improvement and recommend sustainable solutions.

·         Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives by integrating data analytics and automation into process improvement.

·         Promote a culture of operational excellence through training, communication, and employee engagement activities.

 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

·         Minimum 5+ years of experience in process improvement, operations excellence, or manufacturing/operations leadership.

·         Proven track record of leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable impact.

Certifications (Preferred)

·         Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.

·         PMP certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies

·         Deep understanding of Lean principles, Six Sigma DMAIC, problem-solving, and process mapping tools.

·         Strong analytical and data interpretation skills (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, etc.).

·         Excellent facilitation, communication, and change management skills.

·         Ability to influence across all organizational levels and manage multiple priorities.

·         Self-starter with strategic thinking and hands-on execution capability.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75,800.00–$100,000.00.

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

Jetzt bewerben