Sr Manager, Operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
As our Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager, 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, you'll oversee production operations, develop effective teams, and implement strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable growth.
Job description
What You'll Do
- 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 You'll Bring
Education: Bachelor's 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
- 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.
- 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), working around manufacturing equipment, chemicals, biological materials, and occasional elevated noise levels, following all GMP and safety procedures, and occasional shift or on-call support based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of manufacturing operations experience in a regulated environment
- 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
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory manufacturing requirements
- Experience leading safety-first manufacturing operations
- 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
- Financial and budget management experience
- Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.