Manufacturing Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead third-shift manufacturing operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is for a hands-on people leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and driving improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The supervisor will have direct responsibility for their team’s performance, safety, quality, and execution, while partnering across functions to ensure efficient production. This position offers opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities and build a career within a global organization committed to continuous improvement and employee development. The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives are achieved. This role leads production personnel, drives continuous improvement initiatives, ensures compliance, and supports operational excellence within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years of leadership or management experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to support daily manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop employees.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to use structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business or a related field.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or similar continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Monitor workflow, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and production efficiency.
Ensure production targets, throughput, and operational KPIs are achieved.
Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance to resolve production issues.
Ensure inventory accuracy.
Minimize waste and downtime.
Directly supervise production employees, team leaders, and shift personnel.
Conduct employee coaching, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Ensure adequate staffing and workforce planning to support operational demands.
Develop succession plans and employee skill development programs.
Promote and enforce workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance requirements.
Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and investigations of incidents or near misses.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
Partner with Quality teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process capability.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and other operational excellence initiatives.
Understand production metrics and identify opportunities for productivity improvements.
Support projects focused on reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving quality.
Utilize ERP and manufacturing systems to support decision-making and operational performance.
Prepare and communicate daily, weekly reports.
Track and report key performance indicators including: Safety, Quality, Schedule Attainment, Productivity, Scrap, Overtime, Labor efficiency.