Thermo Fisher

Director of Continuous Improvement

Lebanon, Tennessee, USA Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Unique Opportunity

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we provide an outstanding chance to lead the way in ongoing enhancement within our Single Use Technologies Division (SUD). As the Director of Continuous Improvement ,you will have a crucial role in crafting and executing our top-notch Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Business System.

Responsibilities

  • Take charge of implementing the Continuous Improvement Business System in SUD
  • Collaborate with the Division’s Leadership Team to determine ongoing priorities and manage timelines for key achievements
  • Ensure efficient business processes and identify central initiatives
  • Set up and enhance the Continuous Improvement System throughout the organization
  • Develop long-term plans using strategy deployment tools
  • Facilitate kaizen events to support teams in reaching their business goals and objectives
  • Recruit, manage, and develop direct and indirect reports

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations or business, with evidence of operational, leadership, or professional experience. (MBA a plus)
  • 10+ years of operations/engineering experience
  • Proven track record in continuous improvement and process optimization in a large, matrixed corporation
  • Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills
  • Strong ability to manage timelines and prioritize initiatives effectively
  • Experience in strategy deployment and facilitating kaizen events
  • Ability to mentor and drive cultural transformation within the organization
  • Executive-level experience in a similar role, preferably within a scientific or technical environment

Be a part of our enthusiastic team committed to delivering flawless performance on every project. Your expertise will empower us to excel and seamlessly introduce innovative strategies throughout our department. Together, we will drive Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. to unparalleled success!