Manager, Operations Secondary Packaging

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, 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:
Lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse operations while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Guide operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets. Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers, coordinating cross-functional activities to meet customer commitments and business objectives.
Requirements:
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in operations management in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical/medical device
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, or related technical field
Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing a plus
Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
Proven experience leading, developing and supporting teams
Demonstrated ability to implement operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with all levels of organization
Experience with ERP systems, lean manufacturing, and process improvement methodologies
Ability to analyze data and metrics to implement performance improvements
Budget management and financial acumen
Strong organizational and time management skills for managing multiple priorities
Ability to work in cleanroom/controlled environments and use required PPE when needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
Demonstrates commitment to company values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement
Shift work and on-call responsibilities may be required
Travel up to 20% may be required