Director, Operations/Manufacturing, Digital Practical Process Improvement - Morrisville, United States - Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Job DescriptionCOMPANY INFORMATIONThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $30 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

Our global team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.

For more information, please visit How will you make an impact?The Director, Digital Performance Management, is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to implement a digital performance management system in several manufacturing facilities.

You will be a part of the Corporate Global Business Services organization and will manage a team of approximately 15 people.

Your team will span multiple functions, ranging from IT, data analytics, engineering and more. And your team will work with site resources and leaders as necessary.
What will you do?You'll implement from start to finish a digital performance management system for the manufacturing site.

This requires first learning about the context:
the business, the operations, the levers and bottlenecks. Then understand the current state and create the future state.

Create the plan to achieve the digital future state and executeYou'll coordinate with the Sr Director, Digital Operations and other leaders to gain alignment and support of your plansYou'll lead the implementation for several sites, and thus will need to manage the teams' resources, schedule, budget, and negotiate trade-offs to successfully implement the digital performance systemsYou'll lead project communications and phase approval reviews, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication to all levels of the leaders and stakeholders, and you'll tailor your style to a broad range of audiences and situationsHow will you get there?Qualifications/Experience:Deep expertise in Smart Operations (or Industry 4.0) in large, complex, global organizationsStrong track record of implementing Smart Operations in multiple types of manufacturing environmentsStrong knowledge across end-to-end operationsAt least 5-years' experience in project management and implementation of large-scale, transformation business projects.

Management-consulting experience highly preferredDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organizationIntrinsically motivated, accountable, and committed to professional developmentExcellent written and verbal communicator; exceptional relationship builderEffective at influencing and leading without direct authorityAbility to lead and drive complex decisions and solve problemsBS / BA degree from an accredited University in a quantitative or analytical fieldOther Important InformationTravel requirement for this position 50-75%At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell.

Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We offer competitive 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.

We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovationWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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