Manufacturing Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Basingstoke. This role involves leading and integrating teams to ensure quality production, managing a £2.5M budget, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive manufacturing leadership experience. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation are offered, including performance-related bonuses and annual merit increases.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Pay Rate

Performance Related Bonus

Medical Benefits

Pension Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership experience.
• Continuous process improvement mentality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate existing teams to create a single Operational Cell.
• Ensure all products are manufactured safely, on time, and meet customer expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Leadership practices.

Skills

Lean techniques

Leadership in fast-paced settings

Business and technical engineering skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, science, or engineering

Job description

Overview

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do exciting work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Manager will:

• Lead and integrate the existing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST), Liquid Supplements and Freeze Dried Supplements teams to create a single autonomous Operational Cell.
• Be accountable for manufacture of ASTs along with Liquid and freeze dried supplements supporting revenue of approximately $70M.
• Develop an impactful team of approximately 50 staff both direct and indirect reports.
• Ensure all products are manufactured in a safe, quality and timely manner that meets customer expectations while meeting all cost commitments.
• Own the overall performance of all aspects of the AST, LF & FDS Operational teams including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Provide leadership and guidance to peer groups / support functions ensuring product scheduling, production planning, material and equipment availability within the Operational Cell.
• Drive continuous improvement through the use of PPI, acting as an advocate and coaching the team.

What will you do

• Maintain a safe work environment and instill safety awareness using 5S principles.
• Lead and mentor the team to ensure high-quality and timely product manufacturing, elevating performance through effective partnerships.
• Oversee department spending within a £2.5M budget, developing financial/capital spend arguments to ensure business benefits.
• Drive performance using a tiered accountability process and problem-solving tools, with reviews to identify gaps and implement countermeasures.
• Incorporate Lean Leadership practices like Visual Management, Stand-Up Meetings, GEMBA Walks, and Leader Standard Work to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure a flexible, trained team with comprehensive training and cross-training, mentoring your team to promote engagement and accountability.
• Set goals, prioritise and coordinate improvement activities to meet business objectives while driving corrective actions and seeking opportunities to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Maintain accurate staffing levels and coordinate work assignments; model “Right the first time with the customer in mind.”
• Perform duties safely and in alignment with the Code of Ethics and 4-I Values; undertake other duties and cross-training as assigned, deputising for the Site Lead when required.

How will you get here

• Bachelor’s degree / equivalent experience in business management, science, or engineering strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership experience.
• Continuous process improvement mentality with the ability to lead and manage change.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in Lean techniques.
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability in a fast paced setting.
• Business and/or technical engineering skills to understand product lines.
• Understanding of Logistics, Finance, Sales, Engineering, and Human Resources in addition to Manufacturing and Quality.
• Effective communication and alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific's 4-I core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Annual Pay Rate
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Annual Leave
• Pension Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities