Manufacturing Manager
Thermo Fisher, Springfield, OH, United States
Manufacturing Manager
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.
Lead a results-oriented manufacturing team while advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As Manufacturing Manager, you'll oversee daily operations, ensure safety and quality standards, develop talent, and implement process improvements to achieve business objectives. This role combines strategic leadership with operational management to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will manage all aspects of manufacturing operations including personnel supervision, quality control, safety protocols, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management. Key focus areas include optimizing production efficiency, maintaining GMP compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety and engagement. Success requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a dedication to developing team capabilities while meeting production targets.
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of manufacturing operations management experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of manufacturing operations management experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or regulated industry
Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related technical field
Demonstrated experience leading and developing manufacturing teams of 10+ direct reports
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, quality systems, and safety protocols
Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI)
Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency and productivity
Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
Proficiency with manufacturing systems, ERP software, and MS Office suite
Experience with change management and leading teams through organizational transitions
Knowledge of equipment validation, calibration, and maintenance processes
Multiple language proficiency may be beneficial
Ability to work flexible schedules
Strong financial and budget management capabilities
Experience with regulatory compliance and quality audits
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.
Lead a results-oriented manufacturing team while advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As Manufacturing Manager, you'll oversee daily operations, ensure safety and quality standards, develop talent, and implement process improvements to achieve business objectives. This role combines strategic leadership with operational management to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will manage all aspects of manufacturing operations including personnel supervision, quality control, safety protocols, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management. Key focus areas include optimizing production efficiency, maintaining GMP compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety and engagement. Success requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a dedication to developing team capabilities while meeting production targets.
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of manufacturing operations management experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of manufacturing operations management experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or regulated industry
Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related technical field
Demonstrated experience leading and developing manufacturing teams of 10+ direct reports
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, quality systems, and safety protocols
Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI)
Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency and productivity
Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
Proficiency with manufacturing systems, ERP software, and MS Office suite
Experience with change management and leading teams through organizational transitions
Knowledge of equipment validation, calibration, and maintenance processes
Multiple language proficiency may be beneficial
Ability to work flexible schedules
Strong financial and budget management capabilities
Experience with regulatory compliance and quality audits