Operational Excellence Lead

PPD (Thermo Fisher)

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Base: $69,400.00–$104,050.00; bonus/equity: not sp...
Lean six sigma green belt preferred
Value stream mapping expertise
Kaizen event facilitation skills
This role leads the deployment and advancement of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Practical Process Improvement Business System at the site level to drive operational excellence

Job Summary

  • This role leads the deployment and advancement of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Practical Process Improvement Business System at the site level to drive operational excellence.
  • The position requires coaching teams in lean methodologies and managing multiple improvement projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on day one, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

This role leads the deployment and advancement of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Practical Process Improvement Business System at the site level to drive operational excellence.

Salary

Base: $69,400.00–$104,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Day 1; Paid Time Off; Retirement Savings Plan; Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
  • Value stream mapping expertise
  • Kaizen event facilitation skills
  • Root cause analysis capabilities
  • Standard work implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong financial acumen for savings validation
  • Experience with Power BI or Minitab tools
  • Ability to influence large cross-functional groups
  • Background in cGMP regulated environments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Key Requirements

  • Advanced Degree plus 3 years experience OR Bachelor's plus 5 years
  • Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience validating project savings with Finance team
  • Demonstrated success in manufacturing or laboratory settings
  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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