Supervisor, Operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Join our collaborative team as an Operations Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll guide and support teams to achieve excellence in manufacturing and operations. You'll supervise production activities, ensure quality standards, and implement continuous improvement while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. This role combines effective leadership with operational management to deliver high-quality products that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Job description
You'll provide supportive leadership to ensure operational excellence, maintain safety and quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing daily production operations, developing team members, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
- Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Effective leadership and team development skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions including clean rooms, warehouses, and manufacturing areas
- Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability in operational excellence and process improvements
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules as required
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions
Requirements
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
- Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Effective leadership and team development skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions including clean rooms, warehouses, and manufacturing areas
- Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability in operational excellence and process improvements
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules as required
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Annual Incentive Plan Bonus
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.