PPI Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

West Hills, California, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • 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 with SAP data management
  • Proven track record in process improvement
  • Proven experience in Project/Program Management (PMP, 6 Sigma, or similar certification beneficial)
  • Familiarity with manufacturing environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining performance dashboards
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds, with strict adherence to safety protocols

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the manufacturing team to promote continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain and develop reports and dashboards for real-time visibility
  • Engage with site leadership teams to discover innovative process optimization and cost-reduction projects using value stream mapping, data analysis, and daily management systems
  • Help upload Master Data into SAP and review work order data with the manufacturing team for progress tracking and prompt decision-making
  • Arrange and participate in RCCM and Kaizen events, incorporating 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 team members run processes independently
  • Manage the PPI cost-saving project funnel to maintain an ongoing queue of projects meeting 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
  • Share guidelines and promote Continuous Improvement and Standard Work across all organizational elements
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

SAP
Value Stream Mapping
Data Analysis
Kaizen
RCCM
Statistical Process Control
FMEA
Daily Management Systems
Dashboards
Continuous Improvement
GMP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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