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Thermo Fisher Scientific

The World Leader In Serving Science

Director, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Business Systems

Business OperationsBusiness OperationsFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 1956H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Florida + 4 moreAll locations: Florida | Illinois | Massachusetts | Missouri | Texas

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$160.1K - $213.4K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Director, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Business Systems

Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Implement Thermo Fisher Scientific's Continuous Improvement Business System across the organization • Guide strategic change, cultivate operational excellence, and develop a culture of continuous improvement to achieve business goals • Establish multi-year strategic roadmaps, guide process improvement initiatives, and support teams in lean methodologies • Collaborate with business leaders to identify transformational opportunities, develop and execute improvement strategies, and build sustainable processes that enhance operational efficiency • Guide the PPI Steering Committee, manage an active pipeline of improvement projects, and facilitate adoption of lean management systems including tiered daily management, Gemba walks, and leader standard work • Coach and build capability at all levels, helping teams increase autonomy and facilitate positive change

Job Requirements

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience implementing continuous improvement/lean business systems across end-to-end value streams
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Operations, or Business-related field
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent lean expertise required
  • Demonstrated success leading operational transformations and delivering measurable year-over-year results
  • Expert knowledge of lean methodologies including strategy deployment, value stream mapping, kaizen events, standard work, and A3 problem solving
  • Strong financial and business acumen with experience building productivity funnels and tracking benefits realization
  • Success facilitating organizational change across all levels
  • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and credibility
  • Experience coaching and developing teams in a matrix environment
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and continuous improvement software
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to support implementation
  • Strong project management capabilities and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and build consensus

Benefits

  • 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

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