Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr. Manager Operations, Winsford

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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.
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Guide operational excellence across manufacturing, planning, and support functions while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a key member of the site leadership team, you'll oversee production operations, develop effective teams, and implement strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, support continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining cost-effectiveness and meeting customer commitments.
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- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in operations management in regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Operations Management, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical field
- Demonstrated expertise in cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
- Proven experience leading organizational change and developing effective teams
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to enhance operational excellence through KPIs and performance metrics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively at all levels
- Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and strategic planning initiatives
- Expertise in risk management and problem-solving in complex manufacturing environments
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems, MS Office, and manufacturing software platforms
- Ability to collaborate effectively in matrix organization structure
- Experience leading successful regulatory and customer audits
- Knowledge of supply chain management and demand planning
- Project management and cross-functional team leadership capabilities
- 10-15% travel required
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