What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Manufacturing position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
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:
Manage manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Support and develop a team of manufacturing personnel to ensure consistent execution of production schedules, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in support of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Manage day-to-day operations including production planning, workflow optimization, resource allocation, quality compliance, safety programs, and employee development. Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to achieve operational excellence. Implement process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean, and other methodologies while maintaining strict adherence to GMP, ISO, and safety standards.
Build effective teams through leadership, training, performance management, and career development. Create a positive work environment focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide technical expertise and solutions for manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of manufacturing experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of manufacturing experience, with 2 years in a supervisory/leadership role
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business or related technical field
- Experience in GMP/ISO regulated manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent through coaching, training and performance management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making capabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively across functions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and manufacturing software
- Experience managing production schedules, workflows, and resource planning
- Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including cleanroom conditions where required
- Physical requirements may include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and wearing PPE
- Flexibility to work various shifts as business needs require