Manufacturing Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI

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About The Position

As a Manufacturing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide and support teams to deliver excellence in a manufacturing environment. You'll support innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in producing scientific products. This role combines strategic leadership with operational management, overseeing production processes, quality control, and team development. You'll work across functions to optimize manufacturing efficiency, implement new technologies, and maintain regulatory compliance while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Experience in a management or supervisory capacity, preferably in regulated environments (FDA, GMP, ISO), is required.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with all organizational levels
• Ability to develop and support team members while fostering a collaborative environment
• Experience with production planning, resource allocation, and budget management
• Proficiency in manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to support multiple shifts and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in cleanroom environments when applicable

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related technical field
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability in advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees