Manufacturing Manager

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

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:As a Manufacturing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide and support teams to deliver excellence in a manufacturing environment. You'll support innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in producing scientific products. This role combines strategic leadership with operational management, overseeing production processes, quality control, and team development. You'll work across functions to optimize manufacturing efficiency, implement new technologies, and maintain regulatory compliance while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:• Advanced Degree plus 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment. Experience in a management or supervisory capacity, preferably in regulated environments (FDA, GMP, ISO), is required.• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related technical field• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred• Demonstrated leadership ability in advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making ability• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with all organizational levels• Ability to develop and support team members while fostering a collaborative environment• Experience with production planning, resource allocation, and budget management• Proficiency in manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications• Ability to support multiple shifts and adapt to changing priorities• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance• Ability to wear required PPE and work in cleanroom environments when applicable