Supervisor, Cells Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Carlsbad, CA

10d•$83,300 - $111,100•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Supervisor, Cells Manufacturing performs meaningful work supporting the company’s mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Based in Carlsbad, California, this role is part of the Formulations Manufacturing team and leads one or more work centers producing high-quality products to meet customer needs. The supervisor reports to the Manager of Upstream Manufacturing and guides and develops a team of approximately 5–15 colleagues while overseeing safety, quality, cost, compliance, and daily manufacturing operations. The supervisor works with team members and cross-functional partners to plan and deliver production schedules, resolve technical and process issues, and improve manufacturing performance. The role also supports audits, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and the scale-up and introduction of new products. Through practical process improvement and collaborative leadership, the supervisor helps develop a skilled, engaged team and a safe, reliable manufacturing operation. The position is based in a laboratory setting and requires some personal protective equipment. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screen. The role may require varying schedules and hours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related discipline with 5+ years of manufacturing or research laboratory experience; or a master’s degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
At least 1 year of experience in an ISO- or cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and interdepartmental responsibilities.
Experience with continuous improvement, Lean, or Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methods.
ERP system knowledge and a basic understanding of cost accounting or standard manufacturing financials.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships and work effectively across departments and levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to use metrics to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and work varying schedules and hours as needed.
Commitment to safe work practices, including when working with chemicals and hazardous materials.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead one or more manufacturing work centers producing high-quality products to meet customer needs.
Guide and develop a team of approximately 5–15 colleagues.
Oversee safety, quality, cost, compliance, and daily manufacturing operations.
Work with team members and cross-functional partners to plan and deliver production schedules.
Resolve technical and process issues.
Improve manufacturing performance using process improvement methods.
Support audits, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
Support the scale-up and introduction of new products.
Use metrics to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Promote safe work practices, including when working with chemicals and hazardous materials.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration.
Potential variable annual incentive plan bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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).
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.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.
Career and development prospects.