Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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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.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where you'll oversee manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you'll guide and develop a team of 10-20 operators while supporting operational excellence in a GMP-regulated environment. You'll promote a culture of continuous improvement using Lean/PPI methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role provides the opportunity to create meaningful impact by producing life-changing products while developing leadership skills at a global industry leader.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including 2+ years in leadership role
• Experience in GMP, ISO or regulated manufacturing environment required
• Experience leading and developing effective teams
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Expertise in production planning, scheduling and workflow optimization
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements
• Experience with quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed
• Physical ability to perform manufacturing floor activities and cleanroom operations
• Experience leading investigations, CAPAs and change controls
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build consensus
• Experience implementing standard work and 5S practices

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business or related field
• Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Guide and develop a team of 10-20 operators.
• Support operational excellence in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement using Lean/PPI methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

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