Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Location: This position will be based at a BPG location ( Logan Utah; Nashville TN; Hunt Valley MD. Alternative locations may be considered). Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship (current and future state).

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check whichincludes a drug screening.

When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do important work like helping customers to find cures for cancer protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact and youll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with confirmed competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

How will you make an impact

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Project Manager to join our organization. This role will drive the implementation of PPI programs & projects across the BPG supply chain this role you will collaborate with supply chain & BPG PPI leadership to mature PPI driving a problem solving and continuous improvement culture. This role will develop PPI programs for supply chain team members to engage in improvement initiatives in both daily & project focused work. You will assess PPI knowledge & skills and collaborate with PPI & SC leaders to educate the broader teams on employing practical process improvement. Additionally this role will lead the PPI project funnel for supply chain working across teams to identify and implement process improvement initiatives while measuring engagement and impact of this work through the publication of performance metrics.

What will you do

• Develop PPI programs that will drive engagement of continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain teams. Build lean capability and streamline processes to elevate customer & employee experience enable growth improve costs and drive efficiency. Create an inclusive culture of PPI across the supply chain team using Thermo Fisher PPI tools to train & coach teams.
• Work closely with supply chain leadership & cross functional partners to identify and implement the BPG supply chain productivity project funnel aligned with strategic objectives.
• Launch PPI involvement programs for the BPG supply chain team. Create programs that enable team members who are interested in expanding their PPI skills to participate in training lead improvement initiatives. Drive engagement across the broader team in identifying & implementing quick win improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate the PPI project prioritization & resourcing mechanisms. Partner with Finance personnel to evaluate project savings estimates validate reported PPI benefits and ensure accurate accounting of supply chain productivity.
• Lead project teams implementing process/data improvement initiatives ensuring clear goals timelines and deliverables are established and achieved.
• Accelerate the cultural change through the development and publication of key performance indicators/metrics demonstrating progress of initiatives.
• Identify areas of opportunity for improvement/growth and support teams on implementation of these opportunities.
• Collaborate with partners to gain consensus and support for process improvement initiatives. Train coach and develop teams to ensure system improvements are sustained and the team members are running the processes independently. Effectively lead change to ensure successful implementation.
• Stay abreast of new developments in business process improvement methodology and practices including learning from other sites market leaders and industries.

How will you get here

Education:

• Minimum required Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in successfully leading and implementing process improvement initiatives in complex organizational settings.
• Proven experience in process improvement lean management or related roles.
• Background in Supply Chain highly preferred

Knowledge skills abilities:

• Deep knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Change management expertise with the ability to navigate resistance and drive organizational change.
• Continuous learning attitude.
• Self-Starter with passion and enthusiasm for driving improvements and leading change

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.
• 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.
• Employee assistance and support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• 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.

For more information on our benefits please visit: 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: Experience:

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