Manufacturing Manager
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Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)Job Description
Location/Division Specific Information:
Olink part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human disease through proteomics. Olink panels provide innovative high-quality solutions for human protein biomarker discovery enabling researchers to measure thousands of proteins simultaneously from just a few microliters of blood. Using highly specific and thoroughly validated assays with a wide dynamic range Olinks technology overcomes traditional limitations in protein analysis and supports deeper insights into human biology and disease.
Job Description:
As a Manufacturing Manager at Olink Thermo Fisher Scientific you will play a key role in creating the best possible conditions for our production teams to succeed. Through present supportive and trust-based leadership you will enable employees to perform at their best while ensuring a safe efficient and high-quality manufacturing operation. This role is based in central Uppsala and will report to Head of Manufacturing.
A Day in the Life:
Lead with a clear focus on people development collaboration and continuous improvement while proactively working with production planning capacity and competence development to stay one step ahead of future needs.
Fostering knowledge sharing and building strong capable teams to help ensure long-term stability and flexibility in our production environment.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational responsibility.
You will work closely with cross-functional partners to optimize manufacturing processes implement improvements and new technologies and ensure full compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Through your leadership you will contribute directly to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.
Technical requirements:
Relevant academic degree and several years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership preferably within regulated environments (FDA GMP ISO).
Preferred background in Engineering Life Sciences Business or a related technical field.
Understanding of quality management systems and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment with a strong commitment to safety quality and compliance.
Experience or strong interest in continuous improvement including Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma (certification is an advantage but not required).
Experience or aptitude in production planning capacity management resource allocation and managing operational priorities and budgets.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Flexibility to changing business needs and work in manufacturing environments using required PPE.
Soft Skills
People-focused leadership experience with the ability to build engagement accountability and high-performing teams.
Proven ability to develop coach and support team members while encouraging knowledge sharing and competence development.
Strong collaboration skills building effective relationships across functions.
Clear open and inclusive communication skills engaging effectively at all organizational levels.
Why Join Us
At Olink Thermo Fisher Scientific you will be part of a nurturing team that values integrity innovation and involvement. We offer an encouraging environment where your diverse experiences and perspectives are appreciated enabling you to thrive and excel in your career. Come aboard and contribute significantly to global health and safety!
If you believe youre the right fit for this role we encourage you to submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. The last day for applications is on the 10th of February 2026.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
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