Brno, Czechia, Czechia
Hybrid
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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 world’s 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:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience managing continuous improvement programs across multi-site operations
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Business, Operations, Computer Science, or related field
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
• Project Management certification preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in lean methodologies, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process optimization
• Strong proficiency in developing and implementing tiered daily management systems and lean tools
• Advanced knowledge of KPI development, tracking, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI, Excel)
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L impact
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational development and leadership capabilities
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and digital learning solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Power Platform tools
• Travel may be required up to 25%
• Experience in non-manufacturing environment preferred
How do we motivate you?
• Work with us and be an important part of a company developing cutting-edge technologies for a scientific customers worldwide
• Hackerspace room equipped with VR headset, Recording studio for your videos, music or podcasts, Lego Mindstorms, 3D printer, Arduino and much more!
• Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life. 25 days of vacation and 5 sick days/year
• Possibility to combine work from site and home office (1 day per week)
• Financial benefits - annual bonus, pension insurance allowance, possibility of life or health insurance for better prices
• Mobile tariff for you and family members for great prices
• Free Multisport card
• Meal allowance and company canteen with free fruit or vegetables every day
• Modern work environment including relax zones, gym, outside playground and massages in the building
• Open and friendly company spirit - we have a company rock band, various sport teams etc.
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