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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.