Manufacturing Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Frederick, MD

56d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: 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 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in regulated environments (FDA, GMP, ISO).
• Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Experience with production planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Proficiency in manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in cleanroom environments when applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Flexible Leadership Presence: Supports a 3-shift operation with the flexibility to adjust working hours to effectively engage with all shifts and maintain strong team visibility.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support teams to deliver excellence in a manufacturing environment.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in producing scientific products.
• Oversee production processes, quality control, and team development.
• Work across functions to optimize manufacturing efficiency, implement new technologies, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and site-specific CI tools for process improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with a deep knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operations and enhance performance.
• Develop and support team members while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Manage complex projects.
• Manage production planning, resource allocation, and budget.
• Support multiple shifts and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commit to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• 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
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager