Sr. Continuous Improvement (PPI) Specialist

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youu2019ll 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 worldu2019s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: Join our collaborative team as a Senior Staff PPI Business System Specialist and contribute to positive change across Thermo Fisher Scientific. You'll support our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this key role, you'll guide implementation of lean methodologies, develop and execute improvement initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business results. Working with leadership teams across divisions, you'll support productivity initiatives, conduct PPI/LEAN training, and implement sustainable improvements that enhance customer service, financial performance, and quality standards. You'll utilize data-driven approaches to track KPIs, develop corrective action plans, and facilitate organizational development through lean management systems including daily management routines, Gemba walks, and various PPI/LEAN tools. REQUIREMENTS: u2022 Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience managing continuous improvement programs across multi-site operations u2022 Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Business, Operations, Computer Science, or related field u2022 Six Sigma Black Belt certification required u2022 Project Management certification preferred u2022 Demonstrated expertise in lean methodologies, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process optimization u2022 Strong proficiency in developing and implementing tiered daily management systems and lean tools u2022 Advanced knowledge of KPI development, tracking, and performance management u2022 Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment u2022 Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI, Excel) u2022 Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L impact u2022 Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills u2022 Demonstrated organizational development and leadership capabilities u2022 Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs u2022 Experience with Learning Management Systems and digital learning solutions u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Power Platform tools u2022 Travel may be required up to 25% u2022 Experience in non-manufacturing environment preferredThermo 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.

Created: 2026-04-27