Sr. Manager Operations, Winsford

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

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., 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, you'll 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.

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's 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