Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

About the Role

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work

As a Manager, Continuous Improvement at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will implement continuous improvement and transformational change through our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System. In this impactful role, you'll work closely with business leadership to establish and develop continuous improvement practices that enable profitable growth, enhance customer experience, and increase employee engagement. You will support the implementation of lean methodologies and guide teams across functions to achieve significant performance results. You will lead strategy deployment, facilitate cross-functional improvement initiatives, and build organizational capability in PPI tools and methodologies. Through mentoring and training, you'll help develop a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving excellence. Your expertise in lean principles will help optimize processes, reduce waste, and deliver measurable business impact across customer, financial, people, and quality metrics. This role offers the opportunity to implement meaningful change at an organization dedicated to serving science, working collaboratively with teams to make significant contributions to helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Keys to Success

Education

• A degree is strongly preferred, or equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree

Experience

• 5+ years of experience implementing continuous improvement/lean methodologies in a matrix organization
• Preferred Fields of Study: engineering, science, operations, business or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired
• Additional certifications in PPI, project management or continuous improvement methodologies beneficial
• Demonstrated expertise in lean tools including:
• Strategy Deployment and Value Stream Mapping
  • Tiered Daily Management Systems
  • Gemba Walks and Leader Standard Work
  • Kaizen Events and Problem-Solving Methods
  • Visual Management and 5S
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma, medical device) preferred
• Knowledge of GMP/quality systems beneficial

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong influencing and change management skills with ability to engage across the organization
• Excellent project management capabilities and track record of delivering measurable results
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring teams
• Experience with financial analysis and benefits tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and continuous improvement software
• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed
• Ability to work independently and lead through influence

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell?

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.