Sr Manager, Operations

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific every role has purpose. When you join our team youll help deliver products that enable scientists healthcare providers and researchers around the world to make our world healthier cleaner and safer.

Description

As our Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager SITE NAME you will guide operational excellence across manufacturing planning and support functions while ensuring the highest standards of safety quality and customer satisfaction. As a key member of the site leadership team youll oversee production operations develop effective teams and implement strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining cost-effectiveness and meeting customer commitments If youre a passionate manufacturing leader who enjoys coaching teams solving complex challenges and making a measurable impact wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team fostering a culture of accountability engagement and continuous learning.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver production schedules and meet customer commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles to improve productivity quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP quality systems environmental health and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality Engineering Supply Chain Maintenance and other cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead production planning staffing scheduling and resource allocation to maximize operational performance.
• Support new product introductions technology transfers and process improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators including Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Manage departmental budgets while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Serve as a primary contact during customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Coach mentor and develop future leaders through performance management training and career development.

What Youll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Life Sciences Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma APICS or other professional certifications are a plus.

Experience:

• 8 years of manufacturing operations experience in a regulated environment (biotechnology medical device food chemical or similar industries).
• 5 years leading and developing manufacturing teams.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing Operational Excellence or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working within quality management systems and regulated manufacturing environments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Were looking for a leader who can inspire teams while driving operational results. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory manufacturing requirements.
• Experience leading safety-first manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to improve productivity quality and operational performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Financial and budget management experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong coaching conflict resolution and employee development skills.
• Commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientifics values of Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement
• Familiarity with PCBA & electrical components; including Lasers X-ray
• Familiarity with automation robots and assembly that drives higher margins
• Setting up a culture of Tiered Meetings & Accountability

Work Environment

This position works in a regulated manufacturing environment supporting the production of cell culture media The role requires:

• Standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel-toe footwear safety glasses gloves respirators and other required protective equipment.
• Working around manufacturing equipment chemicals biological materials and occasional elevated noise levels.
• Following all GMP and safety procedures.
• Occasional shift or on-call support based on business needs.

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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