Sr Manager Operations

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

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:

This position provides leadership and direction through supervisors or professional staff. The Senior Manager Operations is responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for existing products and/or technologies. They contribute to budget development for labor and capital expenditures and manage resources to meet financial performance requirements.

How you will make an impact:

• Ensure the safety of work practices in accordance with the company's Safety Programs
• Maintain compliance with cGMPs in all activities
• Provide operational leadership for manufacturing processes
• Implement strategies that ensure achievement of objectives consistent with the site's strategic direction
• Manage employees involved in the execution and maintenance of manufacturing processes and operations
• Participate in short-term planning and supervision of projects requiring interaction with Operations
• Manage Manufacturing investigations, process variances, and deviations
• Contribute to the development and revision of production plans
• Support the Operations annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes
• Focus internally and externally, interacting with team members, peers, and management
• Maintain a network of expertise within the company and industry

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership, including implementing objectives and operational strategies
• Establish team and individual goals aligned with departmental priorities
• Strengthen team capabilities and organizational effectiveness
• Implement appropriate team structures and processes
• Identify and communicate risks, supporting strategies to manage operational risk
• Contribute to departmental long-range planning
• Ensure effective utilization of resources through employee development and performance management
• Manage team headcount and expenses to meet approved spending plans
• Motivate, retain, and develop key team members
• Interact with relevant departments and functions to execute production plans and meet yearly goals

REQUIREMENTS:

How you will get here:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical field
• 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry
• 3+ years in a manufacturing management position
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to motivate and inspire team members, build effective teams, and manage for high performance
• Adaptability to changing environments and ability to make sound decisions
• Understanding of operational challenges and ability to implement effective solutions
• Track record of continuous improvement initiatives
• Understanding of internal and external customer needs
• Ability to set and achieve targets, drive for results, and promote accountability within the team

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

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

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $141,800.00–$212,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards