Operational Excellence Specialist III

Job Description

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office
**Job Description**
**Division / Site Information**
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers industry-leading pharma services through our Patheonu2122 brand, offering an integrated global network of scientific, technical, regulatory, and quality experts who are committed to helping deliver medicine to patients faster. Our Mississauga facility covers all phases of drug product development from early-phase formulation development to clinical trial material to commercial supply in the same plant using scalable equipment for non-GMP and GMP Work for highly potent, low potent, complex formulations, pediatric dosage forms, patent-extension strategies, as well as conventional oral solid formulations.
**Discover Impactful Work**
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youu2019ll 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 worldu2019s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
In the role of Operational Excellence Specialist III, you will be a key driver of continuous improvement, empowering teams to improve processes, increase efficiency, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. By applying PPI and lean methodologies, you will help achieve measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
**A Day in the Life**
Implement and advance the Thermo Fisher Scientific Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to drive operational excellence
Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and structured problem-solving initiatives
Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities
Coach and mentor teams in lean methodologies, standard work, 5S, and continuous improvement tools
Manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Apply data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques to deliver sustainable results
Track, validate, and report project savings in partnership with Finance
Support change management and stakeholder engagement to ensure adoption of new processes
Develop and deliver lean and PPI training to build organizational capability
**Keys to Success**
**Education**
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience OR
Bacheloru2019s Degree plus 5 years of experience
Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Science, Business, Operations, or related discipline
**Experience**
Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environment
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
Demonstrated success achieving measurable results through process improvement
Experience developing and delivering lean or continuous improvement training
Strong financial acumen with experience validating project savings with Finance
Experience in a cGMP or regulated environment preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
**Knowledge**
Deep understanding of lean methodologies, PPI, and continuous improvement frameworks
**Skills**
Expertise in value stream mapping, Kaizen facilitation, standard work, and 5S
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
Advanced data analysis and root cause problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI, Minitab, or similar tools preferred
**Abilities**
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a matrix organization
Strong change management and stakeholder engagement capability
Ability to influence, coach, and inspire teams toward continuous improvement
**Physical Requirements / Work Environment**
Ability to work in an office, manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environment as required
Occasional travel may be required to support business needs
**Our benefits include:**
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective Day 1
Paid Time Off and designated paid holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
**Compensation**
The salary range estimated for this position based in Ontario is $69,400.00u2013$104,050.00.
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.