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Sr Manager, Operations

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Manager, Operations

Niagara Falls, NY

Work Schedule
Other

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development.

Experienced manufacturing leader in leading the Liquid Manufacturing Department for the production and supply of biopharmaceutical products. The position reports directly to the Sr. Director, Operations & Site for Thermo Fisher Scientific's BioProduction Group located in Grand Island, NY.

Responsibilities include a driven focus on meeting customer needs in a demanding regulatory and research environment while leading and coordinating all manufacturing operations across the Liquid Value Stream. Ensuring the Liquid VS functions at peak efficiency with accurate communications and interfaces, developing the operations and manufacturing leadership teams while ensuring delivery of high-quality products in compliance with all applicable customer, business and regulatory requirements.

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Key Objectives of the role:

  • Lead and drive EHS in manufacturing to achieve world-class metrics on recordable and lost time incidents. Develop processes to identify and eliminate risks through engineered solutions.
  • Establish and improve the organization and processes to produce products in a timely, cost-effective, and quality manner for the Biologicals and Chemicals and Biosciences Divisions.
  • Assess resource needs across the Liquid VS by working with site and functional leaders to assign resources per established priorities.
  • Provide leadership to achieve goals and create a culture of belonging, accountability, continuous improvement, and our 4i Values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
  • Drive performance to achieve and exceed financial targets through quality, cost efficiency, and productivity.
  • Establish key performance indicators to inspire change and provide the team visibility and leadership. Track, trend, and analyze to target to obtain results.
  • Develop a succession strategy and improve bench strength by facilitating and mentoring manufacturing organization leaders to be both exceptional players and coaches.
  • Partner with HR on hiring and training.
  • Prepare and lead, coaching and annual performance reviews of manufacturing leaders. Define and establish clear objectives and expectations, and routinely provide direct feedback for performance management and development.
  • Lead department budgeting, scheduling, and achievement of key operating metrics.
  • Identify projects and recommend appropriate courses of action (e.g., discontinuation, outsourcing, process improvement) to improve profitability and supply.
  • Implement robust Risk Management practices to maintain a high probability of project success, i.e., satisfaction of scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Ensure effective transfers of new products into production that meet all requirements for the classification.

How Will You Get Here?

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field. An advanced degree in related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and social skills to facilitate team interactions and to partner with and influence team members including Human Resources, Engineering, PMO, Finance, R&D, Product Management, and the Commercial team.
  • Strong leadership ability with the capability to improve diverse resources, respond quickly, understand the impact of changes and decisions. Facilitate agreement, build collaborative relationships, and focus on customer needs.

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.

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 - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.

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

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $118,100.00-$175,000.00.

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

Client-provided location(s): Grand Island, NY, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01295078
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program