Sr. Manager Operations, Winsford

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
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 youll 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.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience or Bachelors 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