PPI Lean Improvement Specialist II

Oxoid Remel Microbiology (Acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific); Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology, part of the Thermo Fisher lineage and now under Astorg ownership, is seeking a PPI Business System Specialist II in Lenexa, KS. You will drive continuous improvement by applying Lean and PPI methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across manufacturing and regulated environments.

You will partner with site teams and leaders to advance a culture of improvement, deliver defined projects, and coach teams in practical PPI tools and data-driven

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience applying continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or related methodologies in manufacturing, laboratory, operations, or regulated environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean and PPI tools, including value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, daily management, and kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support lean management systems across the Lenexa site.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate kaizen events.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to improve processes and reduce inefficiencies.
• Help teams apply PPI tools and use data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Build capability through practical training and coaching.
• Improve operational performance and sustain process improvements.
• Lead defined improvement projects and support larger cross-functional initiatives.
• Continue developing PPI and Lean capabilities.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Ppi Tools

Time Management

Collaboration Across Functions

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Gmp Environments

Relationship Building

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Advanced degree plus 1 year experience

Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience

Job description

Oxoid Remel Microbiology, part of the Thermo Fisher lineage and now under Astorg ownership, is seeking a PPI Business System Specialist II in Lenexa, KS. You will drive continuous improvement by applying Lean and PPI methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across manufacturing and regulated environments.

You will partner with site teams and leaders to advance a culture of improvement, deliver defined projects, and coach teams in practical PPI tools and data-driven