Sr Manager - Continuous Improvement Brno

Sr Manager - Continuous Improvement

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, were a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $24 billion, with large investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Location/Division Specific Information
The Sr. Manager, PPI is part in Chemical Analysis Division (CAD), affiliated with the Analytical Instruments Group (AIG). CAD provides a diverse mix of analytical instruments and services to a broad range of end user markets including Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Life Sciences, Medical, Energy, and Mining, to name a few. Its instruments are deployed in the field and on the line, in results-oriented environments where customers put a premium on robustness, reliability and ease of use. They allow them to make decisions where they operate and streamline their businesses.
**How will you make an impact?**
The role will facilitate implementation of the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, within all functions at CAD, to; enable profitable growth, intensify the customer experience, and increase employee engagement around continuous improvement.
The position collaborates with key team members to build a continuous improvement culture within functional teams. The role will facilitate the development of a PPI roadmap and future state within each function, enabling a robust productivity pipeline.
**Key Objectives of the role**:
- Degree in science or finance preferred.
- Lead/work with key functional teams to streamline processes to improve the customer experience, enable profitable growth and drive efficiencies.
- Identify, develop and project lead productivity opportunities, in addition to rolling out key global PPI initiatives.
- Collaborate with key partners to build a continuous improvement culture
- Respectfully cultivate an action-biased culture of continuous improvement to improve KPIs in the areas of customer, finance, people & quality.
- Supervise progress of improvement efforts and provide key PPI training in enabling a PPI culture & attitude.
- Validate assumptions and assertions using data and mentor others to make data driven decisions.
- Measure and report on key performance indicators (leading and lagging) for PPI activities across each function; develop and implement effective corrective action plans in conjunction with key team members to address areas of concern.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
- PMP Certification an advantage.
**Experience**:
- Minimum 5+ years experience overseeing a continuous improvement program of non-manufacturing functions (ideally; finance, customer service, etc.).
- 2+ years experience implementing successful TPS-based system including elements such as; A3 Thinking/Strategy Deployment, Lead Leadership (Daily Accountability, Leader Standard Work, Visual Management), 5S, value stream mapping,
- standard work, metric boards, stand-up meetings and project funnel coordination.
- Expertise in problem-solving using a formal program/process.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence leadership and all levels of the organization.
- Fundamental business financial acuity.
- Strong project management, facilitation and presenting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with Microsoft office (Word and Excel), Power BI an advantage.
- Able to work autonomously to drive continuous improvement in operational areas, including connecting cross-functional resources to remove waste along extended value streams.
- Passion for driving improvement and leading change.
- Proven track record for developing, training, and mentoring teams.
**How do we empower you?**
- Flexible working schedule, 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days/year
- You will member of successful international company specialized in high-tech
- Meal allowance and company canteen with free fruit and vegetables
- Free Multisport card
- Annual bonus
- Pension insurance allowance, possibility of life or health insurance for better prices
- Personal mobile tariff for a friendly price
- Possibility to grow in personal skills and professional language (e.g. free English lessons)
- Inspiring 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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