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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Cramlington, Northumberland
Continuous Improvement Manager
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Job Description
As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days. When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. With revenues of $25 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. It's not just a career, it's a chance to realise your best - professionally and personally. Preferred education & experience * Experience of successfully implementing a lean program within a manufacturing environment. * BS/BA degree is preferred. * Formal Lean Training is preferred. * Six sigma trained preferable. * Experience of SPC * Experience of driving performance and results from lean programs. * Experience of Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen activities. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on coaching and influencing others. * A solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise philosophies. Key duties associated with the role: * Responsibility for deploying PPI Lean initiatives on Site. * Assist in developing the Site's improvement goals and objectives. Coordinate and champion activities to meet or exceed those goals. * Responsibility for hitting annual cost saving targets ($1.45m for 2020) in collaboration with Dept. Heads using lean techniques, whilst maintaining focus on the quantity & quality of outputs. Collate savings, validate with Finance and report monthly. Take ownership of a strong pipeline of cost saving ideas across departments. * Lead Value Stream Mapping Events and champion activities to drive change * Accelerate the culture of continuous improvement, accountability and empowerment. * Train employees in the areas of PPI and Lean Enterprise implementation. * Advance the Site's 5S program. * Lead initiatives to develop Standardisation, Leader Standard Work and Gemba with a purpose. * Responsibility for leading PPI improvement initiatives; training & developing people to leverage process efficiencies & quality improvements * Making recommendations for positive change & to guide & support people who are going through the process of change. * Performance of any other duties that may be reasonably expected within the remit of the role including acceptance of personal Health & Safety responsibilities Employment Type: Full time