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Manufacturing Operations Manager

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The Operations Manager directs, plans, organizes, and controls the activities of all manufacturing operations, including machine programming and safety, as assigned. There are two Operations Managers ...

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Manufacturing Operations Manager

Grand Island, NY • On-site

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Biotechnology Research and Development • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, with occasional additional hours based on project or business needs.
Location: Grand Island, NY - Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Applicants: must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Make an Impact. Lead a Team. Advance Science.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every role has purpose. When you join our team, you'll help deliver products that enable scientists, healthcare providers, and researchers around the world to make our world healthier, cleaner and safer.
As our Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll lead a high-performing manufacturing team responsible for producing critical cell culture media used in life-saving therapies and scientific research. You'll have the opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop talented colleagues, and influence continuous improvement initiatives while working in a collaborative, innovative manufacturing environment.
If you're a passionate manufacturing leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving complex challenges, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will provide both strategic leadership and daily operational direction for manufacturing and packaging operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and compliance.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
  • Oversee daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver production schedules while meeting customer commitments.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality systems, environmental, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Lead production planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to maximize operational performance.
  • Support new product introductions, technology transfers, and process improvements.
  • Monitor key performance indicators including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), implementing corrective actions when needed.
  • Manage departmental budgets while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Serve as a primary contact during customer audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders through performance management, training, and career development.

What You'll Bring
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, or other professional certifications are a plus.

Experience:
  • 6+ years of manufacturing operations experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, chemical, or similar industries).
  • 3+ years leading and developing manufacturing teams.
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience working within quality management systems and regulated manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
We're looking for a leader who can inspire teams while driving operational results. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory manufacturing requirements.
  • Experience leading safety-first manufacturing operations.
  • Proven ability to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
  • Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Financial and budget management experience.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.
  • Commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific's values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Work Environment
This position works in a regulated manufacturing environment supporting the production of cell culture media.The role requires:
  • Standing and walking throughout the shift.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance.
  • Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and other required protective equipment.
  • Working around manufacturing equipment, powders, chemicals, biological materials, and occasional elevated noise levels.
  • Following all GMP and safety procedures.
  • Occasional shift or on-call support based on business needs.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you're joining more than a manufacturing team-you become part of a global organization whose products support groundbreaking scientific discoveries, improve patient outcomes, and help solve some of the world's toughest challenges.
Here, you'll find:
  • Meaningful work that makes a global impact
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • A collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Industry-leading training and development
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • A workplace where your ideas and leadership can make a difference every day

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $93,800.00-$130,000.00.
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

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