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Manufacturing Supervisor 1st Shift


Job Location:

Grand Island, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75000 - 95000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Manufacturing Supervisor 1st Shift

Location: Grand Island NY (Buffalo/Niagara Region)
Shift: Monday Friday 6:00 AM 3:00 PM (Flexibility as needed to support business operations)

Important Information

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive background check including a drug screening.

Join a Global Leader

Looking for a leadership opportunity with a stable growing company where your work makes a real difference At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll lead a manufacturing team that helps deliver products supporting life-saving therapies scientific research and healthcare around the worldall while working close to home in Grand Island.

Our Mission is simple: Enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

How You Will Make an Impact

As a Manufacturing Supervisor you will lead daily manufacturing operations within our AOF AGT production area ensuring the highest standards of safety quality delivery and operational excellence. Youll coach and develop a team of manufacturing technicians while driving continuous improvement initiatives that help our site operate efficiently and successfully.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people solving problems and creating a positive high-performing team culture.

What Youll Do

  • Lead and support a team of manufacturing technicians during daily operations.
  • Promote a culture focused on safety quality accountability and teamwork.
  • Ensure manufacturing activities comply with established procedures cGMP requirements and quality standards.
  • Monitor production performance and resolve issues to keep operations running efficiently.
  • Partner with Quality Engineering Supply Chain Maintenance and other cross-functional teams.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity quality and operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Train mentor and develop employees to build a skilled and engaged workforce.
  • Conduct performance discussions provide coaching and recognize employee achievements.
  • Support production planning and help ensure customer commitments are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Operations Life Sciences or a related field preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing production operations or a related environment.
  • Experience managing production schedules workflows and resource planning.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Pharmaceutical biotechnology medical device food manufacturing or other regulated manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in cGMP and/or ISO-regulated environments preferred.

What Will Help You Succeed

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate coach and develop employees.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving communication and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Experience documenting work accurately and following quality and safety procedures.
  • Comfortable collaborating across departments to achieve production goals.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend squat reach and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including steel-toe shoes safety glasses gloves hair covering and additional PPE as required.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

At Thermo Fisher Scientific your work has purpose. Every day our employees help accelerate scientific discovery improve patient outcomes and support customers solving some of the worlds toughest challenges.

When you join our Grand Island team youll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay and annual performance bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities
  • Industry-leading training and professional development
  • A collaborative inclusive workplace focused on employee safety and success
  • The opportunity to build a long-term career with a global organization of more than 100000 colleagues

If youre ready to lead a team grow your career and make an impact with a company whose work truly matters wed love to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75000.00$95000.00.

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

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