Work Schedule
12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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 -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Manufacturing Operations Manager

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers the chance to drive operational excellence and world-class production standards. As a Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll lead a team and ensure high-quality products that impact lives globally.

• Supervise and coordinate production personnel, ensuring production schedules, output targets, and quality products are achieved timely.
• Plan team activities to achieve production requirements with minimal disruption.
• Efficiently and safely manage process hand-overs.
• Develop, revise, and review SOPs for routine production activities.
• Lead team training and development to function as a professional unit.
• Ensure detailed and accurate process documentation for each shift.
• Manage notifications, problem resolutions, and production investigations, particularly process deviations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and facility maintenance.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager for equipment and maintenance matters.
• Develop and review cleaning batch sheets and other process-related documents.
• Assist in recruiting staff of appropriate caliber.
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of third-party contractor activities.

• Maintain team compliance with quality standards via SOPs and corrective actions.
• Participate in audits and inspections.
• Timely review and submit batch records to QA.
• Liaise with Quality Control for sample tests and resolution of inconsistencies.

• Support in planning and controlling the budget, identifying department needs for materials and human resources.
• Share production objectives, verify cost trends, and propose corrective actions.

• Maintain adequate consumable levels and coordinate with warehouse and procurement for sourcing.

• Effectively communicate company policies, objectives, and results.
• Conduct on-the-job training for Technicians.
• Handle grievances and conduct team appraisals.

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules.
• Promote awareness of safety and risks associated with chemicals, equipment, and processes.

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations management.
• Outstanding leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong knowledge of SOPs, cGMP, and safety procedures.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ambitious and determined to drive continuous improvement.