Director, Continuous Improvement - Sterile Manufacturing

PPD (Thermo Fisher)

Greenville, United States
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Sterile fill-finish operations expertise
Lean six sigma experience
Ppi business system deployment
** The Director of Continuous Improvement at PPD (Thermo Fisher) in Greenville, United States, is responsible for leading the deployment of the PPI business system across the North America Sterile network. The role focuses on driving measurable improvements in sterile manufacturing processes and requires strong technical expertise, especially in aseptic fill-finish operations. **

Job Summary

  • The Director, PPI Business System – North America Sterile is accountable for end-to-end deployment and execution of the PPI business system across the NA Sterile network, delivering measurable improvements in throughput, OEE, right-first-time, deviation reduction, cycle time, service level, and COGS.
  • This role requires deep technical understanding of sterile fill-finish operations to identify root causes, challenge standards, and drive practical, compliant improvements on sterile lines.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the full lifecycle of network PPI and digital initiatives, building and maintaining a prioritized, value-based pipeline, and ensuring Finance-verified benefits aligned with site AOPs and NA Sterile savings targets.

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** The Director of Continuous Improvement at PPD (Thermo Fisher) in Greenville, United States, is responsible for leading the deployment of the PPI business system across the North America Sterile network. The role focuses on driving measurable improvements in sterile manufacturing processes and requires strong technical expertise, especially in aseptic fill-finish operations. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sterile fill-finish operations expertise
  • Lean Six Sigma experience
  • PPI business system deployment
  • Cross-functional multi-site execution
  • GxP and data integrity compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Digital enablement leadership
  • Strong coaching capability
  • Executive presence

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree + 6 years or Bachelor’s + 8 years experience
  • LEAN Six Sigma experience required
  • Strong sterile manufacturing domain expertise required
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

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