Manufacturing Supervisor 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Rochester, NY

4d • $68,200 - $95,000

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and drive excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. The supervisor leads, coaches, and develops approximately 10–20 manufacturing operators in a GMP-regulated environment, maintaining an active presence on the manufacturing floor to understand operational and technical challenges, reinforce expectations, monitor performance, and implement sustainable improvements.

The role combines hands-on people leadership with technical and operational execution. The supervisor uses KPIs, Gemba walks, Lean and Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methods, structured problem-solving, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and cross-functional collaboration to identify issues, determine root causes, and improve manufacturing performance. The role also oversees production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization, and supports manufacturing floor activities and cleanroom operations as needed.

The stated work schedule is days, 6 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The posting also notes flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as business needs require. Work is subject to GMP safety standards and may involve cleanroom requirements, restrictions on personal products and accessories, and personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gowns, gloves, lab coats, and earplugs.

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $68,200–$95,000. The role may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus. Benefits described include medical, dental, and vision plans; health incentive programs; employee assistance and family support programs; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; paid time off and holidays; paid parental leave; accident and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) retirement plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Advanced degree with at least 3 years of manufacturing operations experience, or a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of manufacturing operations experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role. The posting also notes that, in some cases, an equivalency may consist of an appropriate combination of education, training, and directly related experience.
• Experience in a GMP, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience leading investigations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build consensus.
• Experience implementing standard work and 5S practices.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Expertise in production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements.
• Experience with quality systems and SOPs.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as business needs require.
• Physical ability to perform manufacturing floor activities and work in cleanroom environments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Ability to provide specific examples and measurable results demonstrating leadership and technical manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop approximately 10–20 manufacturing operators, setting clear expectations and supporting engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Maintain an active leadership presence on the manufacturing floor through Gemba walks, employee engagement, coaching, observation, and structured problem-solving.
• Promote safety by engaging employees, identifying risks, reinforcing safe work practices, and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Reinforce quality expectations and ensure employees follow GMP requirements, quality systems, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate operational KPIs and performance metrics; use data to identify trends, prioritize issues, determine root causes, and improve processes.
• Promote continuous improvement using Lean and PPI methodologies; lead or facilitate activities such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and standard work.
• Lead structured problem-solving to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions to manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Lead manufacturing investigations, CAPAs, and change control activities.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Implement and sustain standard work and 5S practices.
• Drive accountability by setting expectations, following through on commitments, addressing performance concerns, and recognizing positive contributions.
• Develop employees through feedback, training, development planning, recognition, and opportunities for increased responsibility; manage difficult conversations professionally.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to resolve issues, drive improvements, and build consensus.
• Prioritize daily operational activities and adjust plans as conditions change, considering safety, quality, production requirements, staffing, KPIs, and other relevant information.
• Support manufacturing floor activities and cleanroom operations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED