Manufacturing Ops Leader — Lean, Compliance & Growth

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a senior operations leader to drive excellence across manufacturing, planning and support functions. You will oversee production operations, develop high-performing teams, and implement strategic initiatives to deliver sustainable growth.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and delivering cost-effective solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with extensive experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Guide operational excellence across manufacturing, planning, and support functions.
• Oversee production operations and develop effective teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & capital projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory audits

Risk management

Data analysis

ERP systems

Communication

Supply chain planning

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering/Operations/Pharma

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a senior operations leader to drive excellence across manufacturing, planning and support functions. You will oversee production operations, develop high-performing teams, and implement strategic initiatives to deliver sustainable growth.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and delivering cost-effective solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment.