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Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse
Job Description
Job Title: PPI Business System Specialist II
Location: Haverhill, MA - Ward Hill Site, 220 Neck Road
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite; limited remote flexibility may be available on an ah-doc basis with manager approval, based on business needs.
How will you make an impact?
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Laboratory Chemicals Division manufactures reagents and chemicals used across life sciences research, drug discovery, and manufacturing. At the Ward Hill site, we work safely, perform with pride, and build our culture on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. The PPI Business System Specialist II will help make work easier, improve performance, and support measurable results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Customer Experience.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, PPI, the PPI Business System Specialist II is a key member of the site PPI team responsible for leading and supporting defined cross-functional continuous improvement and productivity projects across the site. Using the Thermo Fisher Scientific Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, Lean methodologies, and data-driven problem solving, this role identifies opportunities, analyzes end-to-end processes, implements sustainable solutions, and validates business benefits.
The role partners with functional leaders, process owners, operators, and subject-matter experts to strengthen daily management, improve process performance, and build practical continuous improvement capability.
What will you do?
Key Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement Project Leadership
- Lead and support defined, cross-functional continuous improvement and productivity projects using PPI, Lean, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Manage assigned projects from opportunity identification and scoping through implementation, benefit validation, and sustainment.
- Develop project charters that define scope, objectives, baselines, targets, milestones, risks, governance, and stakeholder responsibilities.
- Deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and customer experience.
- Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers, performance dashboards, and benefit-tracking documentation.
- Partner with Finance and process owners to quantify, validate, and report operational and financial benefits.
- Escalate significant risks, barriers, and resource constraints to the Manager, PPI, project sponsors, and relevant leaders.
Process Transformation and Problem Solving
- Analyze operational, transactional, and business processes to identify performance gaps, constraints, waste, variation, and root causes.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods, including A3 thinking, 8-Step problem solving, root cause analysis, process mapping, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, process redesign discussions, and direct process observation/Gemba activities.
Daily Management and Operational Excellence
- Support the deployment and maturity of Daily Management Systems, tiered accountability, visual management, and performance-review routines.
- Help teams establish relevant key performance indicators, visual controls, escalation pathways, and problem-solving routines.
- Develop and implement standard work in partnership with process owners and subject-matter experts.
- Ensure new and revised processes have clear ownership, documented controls, performance measures, and sustainment plans.
- Coach teams to use Daily Management to identify abnormalities, prioritize problems, and take timely corrective action.
Productivity Pipeline, Reporting, and Sustainment
- Assess improvement opportunities for feasibility, value, complexity, risk, and alignment to site priorities.
- Generate, maintain, and refresh the PPI savings pipeline, including active projects, forecast and validated savings, project aging, risks, and barriers.
- Prepare PPI performance summaries, dashboards, action trackers, and meeting materials for daily, weekly, and monthly reviews.
- Conduct post-implementation follow-up to assess benefit delivery, adoption, control effectiveness, and sustainability.
Capability Building, Coaching, and Change Leadership
- Serve as a practical resource for PPI, Lean, Daily Management, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Deliver or support training, coaching, and practical guidance to colleagues, project teams, and process owners.
- Coach colleagues and front-line leaders on root cause thinking, data-based decision making, standard work, and sustaining improvements through standardization.
This role is expected to spend approximately 10% - 15% of time supporting Manager, Supply Chain – data analysis
- Prepare and refresh data for multiple daily and weekly calls, reports, and reviews
- Maintain Planning dashboards, auditing tools, and visibility reports
- Perform routine data analysis to identify trends, gaps, risks, and recurring issues
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and respond to data requests
- Maintain action trackers and coordinate follow-up with responsible functions
- Support root-cause analysis for schedule misses and material constraints
- Automate and streamline recurring reports and manual analytical processes
- Create, update, and maintain material master data across multiple global ERP systems
- Support Kinaxis master data maintenance and visibility dashboards following implementation
- Perform routine master data audits and resolve discrepancies
- Support new material/SKU setup and master data changes
- Support data cleanup, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Experience
- 3+ of relevant experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, business process improvement, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, business operations, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting cross-functional improvement projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.
- Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, PPI, or equivalent improvement methodologies.
- Experience facilitating structured problem solving, process mapping, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, A3/8-Step problem solving, 8D/RCA, or similar improvement activities.
- Experience with project savings tracking, KPI reporting, dashboards, Smartsheet, ERP systems, Kinaxis, or data visualization tools preferred.
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, PPI Business System, or similar continuous improvement certification.
Skills
- Strong project management, facilitation, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with peers, leadership, and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision while maintaining clear follow-up, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required; experience with dashboards, data visualization, Smartsheet, ERP, Power BI, or Kinaxis tools preferred.
- Growth mindset and demonstrated belief in continuous improvement, employee engagement, and sustainable process improvement.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $88,000.00–$95,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse
Job Description
Job Title: PPI Business System Specialist II
Location: Haverhill, MA - Ward Hill Site, 220 Neck Road
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite; limited remote flexibility may be available on an ah-doc basis with manager approval, based on business needs.
How will you make an impact?
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Laboratory Chemicals Division manufactures reagents and chemicals used across life sciences research, drug discovery, and manufacturing. At the Ward Hill site, we work safely, perform with pride, and build our culture on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. The PPI Business System Specialist II will help make work easier, improve performance, and support measurable results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Customer Experience.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, PPI, the PPI Business System Specialist II is a key member of the site PPI team responsible for leading and supporting defined cross-functional continuous improvement and productivity projects across the site. Using the Thermo Fisher Scientific Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, Lean methodologies, and data-driven problem solving, this role identifies opportunities, analyzes end-to-end processes, implements sustainable solutions, and validates business benefits.
The role partners with functional leaders, process owners, operators, and subject-matter experts to strengthen daily management, improve process performance, and build practical continuous improvement capability.
What will you do?
Key Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement Project Leadership
- Lead and support defined, cross-functional continuous improvement and productivity projects using PPI, Lean, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Manage assigned projects from opportunity identification and scoping through implementation, benefit validation, and sustainment.
- Develop project charters that define scope, objectives, baselines, targets, milestones, risks, governance, and stakeholder responsibilities.
- Deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and customer experience.
- Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers, performance dashboards, and benefit-tracking documentation.
- Partner with Finance and process owners to quantify, validate, and report operational and financial benefits.
- Escalate significant risks, barriers, and resource constraints to the Manager, PPI, project sponsors, and relevant leaders.
Process Transformation and Problem Solving
- Analyze operational, transactional, and business processes to identify performance gaps, constraints, waste, variation, and root causes.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods, including A3 thinking, 8-Step problem solving, root cause analysis, process mapping, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, process redesign discussions, and direct process observation/Gemba activities.
Daily Management and Operational Excellence
- Support the deployment and maturity of Daily Management Systems, tiered accountability, visual management, and performance-review routines.
- Help teams establish relevant key performance indicators, visual controls, escalation pathways, and problem-solving routines.
- Develop and implement standard work in partnership with process owners and subject-matter experts.
- Ensure new and revised processes have clear ownership, documented controls, performance measures, and sustainment plans.
- Coach teams to use Daily Management to identify abnormalities, prioritize problems, and take timely corrective action.
Productivity Pipeline, Reporting, and Sustainment
- Assess improvement opportunities for feasibility, value, complexity, risk, and alignment to site priorities.
- Generate, maintain, and refresh the PPI savings pipeline, including active projects, forecast and validated savings, project aging, risks, and barriers.
- Prepare PPI performance summaries, dashboards, action trackers, and meeting materials for daily, weekly, and monthly reviews.
- Conduct post-implementation follow-up to assess benefit delivery, adoption, control effectiveness, and sustainability.
Capability Building, Coaching, and Change Leadership
- Serve as a practical resource for PPI, Lean, Daily Management, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Deliver or support training, coaching, and practical guidance to colleagues, project teams, and process owners.
- Coach colleagues and front-line leaders on root cause thinking, data-based decision making, standard work, and sustaining improvements through standardization.
This role is expected to spend approximately 10% - 15% of time supporting Manager, Supply Chain – data analysis
- Prepare and refresh data for multiple daily and weekly calls, reports, and reviews
- Maintain Planning dashboards, auditing tools, and visibility reports
- Perform routine data analysis to identify trends, gaps, risks, and recurring issues
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and respond to data requests
- Maintain action trackers and coordinate follow-up with responsible functions
- Support root-cause analysis for schedule misses and material constraints
- Automate and streamline recurring reports and manual analytical processes
- Create, update, and maintain material master data across multiple global ERP systems
- Support Kinaxis master data maintenance and visibility dashboards following implementation
- Perform routine master data audits and resolve discrepancies
- Support new material/SKU setup and master data changes
- Support data cleanup, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Experience
- 3+ of relevant experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, business process improvement, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, business operations, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting cross-functional improvement projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.
- Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, PPI, or equivalent improvement methodologies.
- Experience facilitating structured problem solving, process mapping, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, A3/8-Step problem solving, 8D/RCA, or similar improvement activities.
- Experience with project savings tracking, KPI reporting, dashboards, Smartsheet, ERP systems, Kinaxis, or data visualization tools preferred.
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, PPI Business System, or similar continuous improvement certification.
Skills
- Strong project management, facilitation, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with peers, leadership, and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision while maintaining clear follow-up, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required; experience with dashboards, data visualization, Smartsheet, ERP, Power BI, or Kinaxis tools preferred.
- Growth mindset and demonstrated belief in continuous improvement, employee engagement, and sustainable process improvement.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $88,000.00–$95,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for Business Manager roles requires a degree in a specific field tied directly to the job. A business degree with a life sciences or laboratory instrumentation focus strengthens your case against USCIS specialty occupation scrutiny far more than a general MBA.
Target business units with recurring international hiring
Thermo Fisher's analytical instruments, biosciences, and clinical research divisions hire Business Managers on recurring cycles. Applying to these product-driven units, rather than general corporate functions, puts you closer to teams that have sponsored internationally before.
Confirm your OPT or CPT timeline before accepting an offer
If you're on F-1 OPT, count backward from your cap-gap end date against Thermo Fisher's typical onboarding timeline. Missing the H-1B October 1 start date by even a few weeks can interrupt your work authorization before your status changes.
Understand what Thermo Fisher's LCA filing covers
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. The LCA locks in your worksite location and prevailing wage level, so if your role involves multiple Thermo Fisher facilities, clarify which location is listed before signing your offer.
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Search Migrate Mate to filter Thermo Fisher Scientific Business Manager openings by visa type. This lets you focus your applications on roles where sponsorship is explicitly on the table, rather than cold-applying and raising it late in the process.
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Thermo Fisher regularly sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for Business Manager roles. The PERM labor certification process requires documented recruitment efforts by the employer, which takes months. Raise long-term sponsorship intent during the offer stage, not after you've already started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Business Managers?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Business Manager positions. These roles are evaluated as specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Your degree field matters here: a background in life sciences, engineering, or business with domain relevance to the specific division strengthens the petition. Sponsorship is typically initiated after an offer is extended.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific use for Business Manager roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors several visa categories for Business Manager positions, including H-1B, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and F-1 OPT and CPT for current students. For longer-term pathways, the company also files EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa petitions through the PERM labor certification process, making it viable for candidates pursuing permanent residence.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Business Manager roles?
Thermo Fisher typically looks for a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or business, combined with experience in commercial or operational roles within scientific, laboratory, or healthcare industries. Familiarity with product management, P&L ownership, or customer-facing responsibilities in a research or instrumentation environment strengthens your candidacy significantly.
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You can browse and apply for Business Manager openings at Thermo Fisher Scientific directly through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type so you can prioritize positions that match your work authorization situation. Once you identify a role, apply through Thermo Fisher's careers portal and be prepared to address your visa status during the early screening stage rather than waiting until an offer is made.
How do I time my application around the H-1B cap and Thermo Fisher's hiring cycle?
H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Targeting Thermo Fisher Business Manager roles between October and February gives you enough runway for interviews, an offer, and USCIS registration before the March lottery window opens. If you miss the cap cycle, ask whether a cap-exempt affiliated entity or a bridge on OPT is possible while you wait for the next cycle.