Process Improvement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Improvement Specialist to join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As a Process Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for leading process improvement projects and Kaizen events to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with site and functional teams to identify areas for improvement and guide them to implement sustainable solutions.
  • Lead process improvement projects and Kaizen events to enhance efficiency and productivity, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Deploy structured problem-solving to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
  • Develop continuous improvement and problem-solving capability across the business through training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Help to establish and run the Lean Management System, including activities like tiered daily management, Gemba walks, Leader Standard Work, and additional tools for transformation and continuous improvement.
  • Provide PPI Business System program support through project traceability, pipeline building, and efficiency tracking and reporting.
  • Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported PPI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of PPI savings.
  • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Operations, or Business.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
  • Strong Lean Practitioner with 2+ years of experience and a 'hands-on' track record of leading teams indirectly to achieve results.
  • Experience in the following tools: Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management/5S, Kanban, Standard Work, Metric Boards, Gemba, Stand-up meetings, and Project Funnel development.
  • Hands-on experience in structured problem-solving.
  • Experience leading multiple cross-functional team projects at once with responsibility for results.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Robust Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
  • Strong Interpersonal and Stakeholder management skills with ability to collaborate and work across a heavily matrixed environment and at all levels of the organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • A strong change agent and good leader in demonstrating and promoting change.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change in both non-operational and operational areas.
  • Excellent Financial Competence.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits. We foster an exciting company culture that encourages innovation, forward-thinking, and outstanding career and development prospects.

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