Operational Excellence Specialist III

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc… allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Location/Division Specific Information 1223 West Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN - Pharma Services Group Discover Impactful Work: Implement the Operational Excellence initiatives crafted to meet or exceed the key performance indicators such as revenue, EBITDA, Right-First Time (quality), customer experience, and timely Delivery as well as improving Organizational Health. You will apply operational excellence tools to achieve process improvement. Day in the Life: You will join the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) team (Continuous Improvement), tasked to promote lean principles and operational excellence standard methodologies across all functions, driving the company’s dedication to excellence. You will: Apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility. Demonstrate and drive the Thermo Fisher values – Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation (The Four I’s) Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of duties related to the company. Own continuous improvement through Operational Excellence Lead by example, embodying our 4 core i values, dedication to our customers. Develop, maintain, and implement a robust funnel of continuous improvement activities that yield performance and fiscal benefit for the business. Work with Site leaders and critical stakeholders to build an action-biased culture of continuous improvement and accountability to improve growth, productivity, quality, and customer experience. Directly lead continuous improvement activities, business health assessments, Just Do Its, workshops, kaizens, and projects, using various methodologies, tools and systems such as: lean, six sigma, pull manufacturing, total productive maintenance, waste reduction, Lean Leadership, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Blitz, Cell Design, Flow dynamics, 5S, Visual Management, 3P and various diagnostic tools, etc. Work closely with Finance and Project sponsors to gain alignment on the final impact of project; collaborate with colleagues and partners to implement an operational excellence plan that supports site, business unit, and Thermo Fisher Scientific strategies. Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Keys to Success: Education: Degree in Science, Project Management, Engineering, or Business. Experience 3 years’ experience in a regulated work environment in the areas of Operations, Quality, or Continuous Improvement Preferred experience, skills & abilities Strong interpersonal, partnership and rapport building skills Strong technical knowledge Proven track record of driving cross functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization Self-advised, persistent and results oriented Strong influencing skills Strong facilitation and presentation skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Physical Requirements Must be able to stand continuously (95%-100%) Must be able to walk frequently (50% - 79%) Must be able to sit (up to 49%) Must be able to lift and or carry the max of 50 pounds frequently (50%-79%) Must be able to bend frequently (50%-79%) Must be able to squat (up to 49%) Must be able to reach above shoulder level essentially (80%-94%) Must be able to use both right and left hand for repetitive action, simple grasping, pushing and pulling and fine manipulation essentially (80%-94%) Must be able to use both the right and left foot for repetitive action occasionally (up to 49%) Must be able to work in both temperature-controlled, cold and frozen, environments. Excellent Benefits Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1 Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays Retirement Savings Plan Tuition Reimbursement

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Relocation assistance is NOT provided Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co