Manager, Operations Secondary Packaging

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

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.

Description:

Lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse operations while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Guide operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets. Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers, coordinating cross-functional activities to meet customer commitments and business objectives.

Requirements:

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in operations management in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical/medical device

Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, or related technical field

Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing a plus

Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements

Proven experience leading, developing and supporting teams

Demonstrated ability to implement operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

Strong project management and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and German for engaging with all levels of organization

Experience with ERP systems, lean manufacturing, and process improvement methodologies

Ability to analyze data and metrics to implement performance improvements

Budget management and financial acumen

Strong organizational and time management skills for managing multiple priorities

Ability to work in cleanroom/controlled environments and use required PPE when needed

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications

Demonstrates commitment to company values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement

Shift work and on-call responsibilities may be required

Travel up to 20% may be required