Senior Plant Manager, Meriden, CT

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Meriden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Senior Plant Manager contributes to global science and healthcare by overseeing operations at advanced facilities and ensuring delivery of high-quality products. The role advances operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles, cross-functional leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives. As site leader, the position develops and executes strategic plans, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains strong customer relationships while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence. The role supports team development and positive change in alignment with the company’s values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in operations leadership in sophisticated manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading teams in FDA-regulated, cGMP, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems.
• Demonstrated financial acumen in budget management and operational cost control.
• Excellence in developing and executing strategic and annual operating plans.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in matrix organizations.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, and audit management.
• Expert knowledge of operational KPIs and data-driven process improvement.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in leading change management initiatives.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% as required.
• Experience maintaining safety programs and environmental compliance.
• Excellent vendor and customer relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Science, Business Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant or site operations and ensure delivery of high-quality products.
• Advance operational excellence using Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and develop high-performing teams.
• Develop and execute strategic plans and annual operating plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage quality systems and audits.
• Maintain customer and vendor relationships.
• Manage budgets and operational costs.
• Use operational KPIs and data to improve processes.
• Lead change management initiatives.
• Maintain safety programs and environmental compliance.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• 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 of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

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