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Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are advancing life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving efficiency in their laboratories, promoting patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to assist them. Our distributed team of over 100,000 colleagues collaborates across various locations to provide a ground-breaking mix of brand new technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services. Our industry-leading brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
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The state-of-the-art multi-purpose manufacturing facility is crafted for large-scale production of biologics and has high expansion potential. After completion of construction activities, our site in Lengnau will offer highly flexible biomanufacturing technologies, from development to large-scale production including stainless steel equipment to meet our customer needs.
Operational Excellence Manager
Location: Lengnau (Bern) Switzerland
Join our Operational Excellence (PPI) team at the brand-new Drug Substance Manufacturing site in Lengnau. Working closely with business leadership, you will help establish and improve the Lean Six Sigma Management System. As part of this role, you will report to the Head Of PPI and supply to achieving our site goals and driving cultural transformation.
The PPI Business System connects colleagues with tools and behaviors to improve efficiency. It encourages idea sharing and further growth as a community.
Your responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing and guiding PPI methodology, lean tools and concepts include PPI 8 step, value stream mapping, Strategy Deployment tool, 5S, Visual management etc.
- Lead Kaizen events on standard work, Biological process and product 3P, Value-Analysis/Value Engineering, error-proofing, material flow, Heijunka, and Kanban among others.
- Guide the other teams with expertise in problem-solving applying a formal program/process.
- Be a Project Manager and Coach of several Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma Projects.
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, science, operations or business, with evidence of operational, leadership, or professional experience. Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Certified Black Belt preferred.
- A Lean Guide with significant experience (7+ years) and a 'hands-on' track record of implementing successful TPS- based business systems
- Experience in GMP Manufacturing (>5 years)
- Operational Management experience is helpful
- Established history of delivering year-over-year results through data-driven problem solving techniques.
- Passion for developing, training, and mentor teams and working with multicultural and cross-disciplinary project teams
- Excellent organization, planning, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent writing, communication and presentation in English, German knowledge preferable
We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.