Thermo Fisher Scientific
Supervisor, Manufacturing Operators
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Supervisor, Manufacturing Operators
Manufacturing Supervisor
This is a critical role guiding a team of 10-20 operators in a GMP-regulated environment. You'll drive continuous improvement, productivity, and quality while fostering a culture of excellence—producing life-changing products and developing leadership skills at a global industry leader.
About the Role
As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will:
- Lead and develop a team of 10-20 operators toward operational excellence.
- Promote Lean/PPI (Process Performance Improvement) methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive meaningful impact by producing critical products while strengthening leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide a team of manufacturing operators, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Implement Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to optimize workflows.
- Enhance quality, productivity, and compliance standards.
- Collaborate across functions to build consensus and streamline processes.
- Manage production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
- Lead investigations, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and change controls.
- Monitor and analyze data/metrics to drive continual improvements.
- Ensure adherence to GMP, ISO, and regulatory compliance.
- Work with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Uphold a clean environment while managing hazardous/toxic materials safely.
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Requirements
Education & Experience
- Advanced Degree + 3 years of manufacturing experience, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field + 5 years of experience, including:
- 2+ years in a leadership role (e.g., team supervision).
- Required: Experience in GMP, ISO, or regulated manufacturing.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
- Strong expertise in quality systems, SOPs, and compliance controls.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skilled in data analysis, metrics tracking, and process optimization.
- Experience implementing standard work and 5S practices.
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Leadership & Soft Skills
- Strong team leadership with the ability to develop and mentor operators.
- Collaborative and consensus-building across cross-functional teams.
- Problem-solving mindset with analytical reasoning.
- Clear verbal & written communication skills.
- Flexibility to adjust schedules/shifts as operational needs require.
Physical & Environmental Demands
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
- Complies with all GMP Safety Standards, including:
- Cleanroom adherence (*no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, etc.).
- Work in -22°F/-20°C freezers and cold rooms.
- Laboratory setting with PPE requirements (safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, earplugs).
- May work with hazardous/toxic materials.
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