Sr Manager, Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI

7h • 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. As a Senior Manufacturing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll manage manufacturing operations that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This leadership role involves directing manufacturing teams across various product lines while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. You'll guide strategic initiatives, implement continuous improvement methodologies, and develop high-performing teams that deliver effective solutions for our customers worldwide. Through cross-functional collaboration, you'll enhance manufacturing processes, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. This role offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to global healthcare, scientific research, and environmental protection through advanced manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations management, with 5+ years leading teams
• Demonstrated experience in regulated environments (ISO 9001)
• Strong track record of implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI)
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, productivity metrics, and financial management
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic operational plans
• Experience managing budgets and driving cost optimization initiatives
• Strong leadership abilities with demonstrated success in team development
• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Expertise in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Success in adapting to changing priorities
• Experience with change management and process optimization
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related technical field
• Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant professional certifications highly valued
• Willingness to travel as required (<15%)

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operations that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
• Direct manufacturing teams across various product lines while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Guide strategic initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop high-performing teams that deliver effective solutions for our customers worldwide.
• Enhance manufacturing processes through cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage budgets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

What This Job Offers

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