Manufacturing Operations Manager

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

This role is in the Single Use Division and will be performed at our Lebanon, TN location.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Production Manager will be the leader of a manufacturing value stream, driving the development and execution of processes that deliver the highest quality products to customers on time. As a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific you will play a key role in advancing this mission through operational excellence and customer-focused results.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead all aspects of a single value stream within operations by leading day-to-day manufacturing activities.
• Train, mentor, and coordinate operations team members to meet or exceed value stream standards and key performance indicators providing manufacturing mentorship and support throughout the organization.
• Support established value stream goals and metrics, which support STRAP, AOP, HRR, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Seek the highest level of compliance and efficiency within assigned value stream and serve as the responsible party for upholding compliance and regulatory standards.
• Meet safety, quality, production, financial, and staffing goals and objectives within specified value stream.
• Ensure team maintains consistent adherence to policies, procedures, instructions
• Communicate openly, effectively, and honestly across all levels or the organization including subordinates, peers, and senior leadership ensuring alignment and mutual understanding.
• Cultivate a positive perspective that inspires and energizes teams, driving top performance and resilience particularly during times of change and transformation.
• Adaptive leadership presence. Provide dynamic support for a 3-shift operation by adjusting working hours as needed to effectively interact with all shifts.
• Develop and lead an impactful team and create a culture of excellence. Instill dedication and accountability within the team.
• Create routines to complete all people leader tasks in a timely manner such as PMDs, corrective action, career development, and timecard management
• Lead team in following safety, GMP, and other regulatory requirements

Education:

• Minimum Education Required: HS Diploma/ GED
• Bachelor’s degree in operations or related field preferred

Experience:

• If education met is a HS Diploma/ GED then 6-8 years manufacturing related experience & 4 years people leadership experience required
• If education met is a Bachelor's degree then 4-6 years manufacturing related experience & 2 years people leadership experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Data Collection & Cleansing – Capture, clean, and validate large, complex datasets to ensure accuracy and reliability of insights.
• Consistent record in driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and lead through complex processes/projects including new product introductions.
• Ability to effectively present information to employees, top management, and public groups.
• Ability to use software and customized programs to meet business needs.
• Ability to mentor, train, empower, influence, and coach a team
• Competency in using computers, Microsoft Office products, and inventory management systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Travel up to 25% of time.

What We Offer:

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits:

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - Effective Day 1!
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement .

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com