Manager, Manufacturing Operators

Work Schedule

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Lead a results-oriented manufacturing team while advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As Manufacturing Manager youll oversee daily operations ensure safety and quality standards develop talent and implement process improvements to achieve business objectives. This role combines strategic leadership with operational management to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

You will manage all aspects of manufacturing operations including personnel supervision quality control safety protocols scheduling resource allocation and budget management. Key focus areas include optimizing production efficiency maintaining GMP compliance driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of safety and engagement. Success requires strong leadership abilities technical expertise and a dedication to developing team capabilities while meeting production targets.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of manufacturing operations management experience or Bachelors Degree plus 8 years of manufacturing operations management experience preferably in pharmaceutical biotechnology or regulated industry
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering Chemistry Biology Pharmaceutical Sciences or related technical field
Demonstrated experience leading and developing manufacturing teams of 10 direct reports
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations quality systems and safety protocols
Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma PPI)
Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency and productivity
Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
Proficiency with manufacturing systems ERP software and MS Office suite
Experience with change management and leading teams through organizational transitions
Knowledge of equipment validation calibration and maintenance processes
Ability to work flexible schedules
Experience with regulatory compliance and quality audits

Compensation and Benefits

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

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