PPI Business System Specialist II

Know Your Opportunity; Howrah; On-site; INR 6,685,768 - 8,595,988; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a PPI Business System Specialist II to support continuous improvement initiatives and lead lean projects across functions, using Kaizen events and value stream mapping to improve efficiency and customer experience.

You will train teams, analyze data, and drive change management while ensuring GMP and quality systems compliance, enabling safer, healthier global operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean tools and value stream mapping.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects from conception through implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Effective communication across organizational levels.
• Ability to train and coach on continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with change management and continuous improvement culture.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems preferred.
• Track record of measurable operational improvements and cost savings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams, applying lean methodologies.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Drive data-driven problem solving and track outcomes to show tangible savings.

Skills

Lean tools

Value stream mapping

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Training coaching

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

Green Belt or Black Belt

PPI Business System certification

Job description

About

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.

Engagement Type: In-Person

Location: Millersburg, PA

Description

As a PPI Business System Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will support continuous improvement initiatives and develop a culture of operational excellence. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will manage process improvement projects that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer experience. You will facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean methodologies while providing training and support to develop continuous improvement capabilities across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to create positive change by implementing data‑driven solutions that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of lean tools including value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, standard work, and root cause analysis
• Experience leading cross‑functional improvement projects and Kaizen events
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills with ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions
• Project management capabilities to guide initiatives from conception through implementation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across all organizational levels
• Ability to develop and deliver training/coaching on continuous improvement methods
• Experience with change management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality systems preferred
• Track record of achieving measurable operational improvements and cost savings
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and positive change

Education

• Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience implementing process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Business, Science, Operations Management, or related field
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• PPI Business System certification/training preferred