Continuous Improvement Specialist II

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Job Description

Position: Continuous Improvement Specialist II (referred internally as PPI Specialist II)

Location: West Hills, CA - fully onsite

Schedule: Monday-Friday, First Shift

Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific means engaging in meaningful work and ongoing personal and professional development. Our substantial revenue and robust R&D investment enable employees to make impactful global contributions.

Location/Division Specific Information

Join the innovative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., positioned in West Hills, CA, United States, where we produce outstanding results in manufacturing.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a PPI Specialist II (Practical Process Improvement), you will play a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support data-driven decision-making and system optimization, making a significant impact!

A Day in the Life:

• Partner with the manufacturing team to promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and develop reports and dashboards for real-time visibility.
• Engage with the site leadership teams to discover innovative process optimization cost-reduction projects using value stream mapping, data analysis, and daily management systems.
• Help upload Master Data into SAP, review work order data with the manufacturing team, so collaborators can track progress and decide promptly.
• Arrange and take part in the RCCM and Kaizen events, incorporating components like standard procedures, statistical process control, failure mode and effects analysis, critical to quality, etc.
• Train, coach, and follow up with teams to ensure system improvements are sustained and the team members are running the processes independently.
• Manage the PPI cost-saving project funnel to keep an ongoing queue of projects to meet productivity goals.
• Spearhead the evolution of the Lean Management System (tiered daily management systems, Gemba walks, and leader standard work).
• Collaborate with the extended Division team to advocate for and establish the PPI Business System.
• Provide support to develop problem-solving capability within the organization at all levels.
• Engage in the TTT program, Lean Academy, RCCM, and additional training modules to enhance process manager skills and readiness for addressing local project requirements.
• Share guidelines and promote Continuous Improvement and Standard Work across all organizational elements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Keys to Success:

To succeed in this role, you must be resolved, ambitious, and strive for world-class results. Your ability to strictly adhere to processes and implement proven strategies will be key.

Qualifications:

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Math, or Operations.
• At least 2 years of industrial work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a biotech company

Experience

• Experience with SAP data management.
• Proven track record in process improvement.
• Proven experience in Project/Program Management (PMP, 6 Sigma, or similar certification will be beneficial). Familiarity with manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining performance dashboards.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This role requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment, which may include standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds. Safety protocols must be strictly followed.

Benefits

Our compensation package is competitive, including an annual bonus plan, healthcare benefits, and a variety of employee perks. Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for a chance to work in a forward-thinking, innovative organization with excellent career advancement opportunities. Experience our vibrant company culture focused on integrity, passion, engagement, and creativity!

Our goal is to help customers improve global health and environmental safety. Join over 100,000 colleagues united by values like Integrity and Innovation.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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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