Supervisor, Formulations Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Carlsbad, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Formulations Manufacturing leads one or more manufacturing work centers responsible for producing high-quality products and meeting customer needs. Reporting to the Manager of Upstream Manufacturing, the role guides and develops a team of approximately 5–15 colleagues and oversees 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 process improvement and collaborative leadership, the supervisor helps build a skilled, engaged team and a safe, reliable manufacturing operation.

The position is based in Carlsbad, California, in a laboratory setting. It is scheduled for the first shift (days) and requires some degree of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gowning, gloves, a lab coat, and ear plugs. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related discipline, with 5 or more years of manufacturing or research laboratory experience; or a master’s degree in a related discipline with 3 or more 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.
• Knowledge of ERP systems 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 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.
• Legal authorization 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 Formulations Manufacturing work centers to produce high-quality products and 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 through process improvement.
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the scale-up and introduction of new products.
• Use metrics to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Variable annual incentive plan bonus eligibility
• National medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours of paid time off
• 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
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase company stock at a discount
• Career and development prospects

What This Job Offers

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