Director, Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biopharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee global manufacturing sites in Detroit and Miami. This key leadership role focuses on operational efficiency, team development, and compliance in a cGMP environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of management experience in a sophisticated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a cGMP environment, preferably with MTO/Custom products focus.

Responsibilities

• Developing operational mechanisms to meet business objectives.
• Managing hiring, training, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with US FDA and EC Quality System Regulations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Job description

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This is a key leadership position that will drive global manufacturing sites in Detroit and Miami for GMP production of cell culture products including cell culture media and peptones for use in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and research. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Divisional Operations Leader. The focus is on meeting customer needs in a fast-paced cGMP environment, leading all site functions to operate at peak efficiency, developing teams, and ensuring high-quality, compliant products.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and establishing operational mechanisms to meet business objectives and foster collaboration across manufacturing sites.
• Cascading operational strategies, goals, and objectives aligned with the global Ops team.
• Managing hiring, training, mentoring, and performance reviews to build outstanding teams.
• Applying prioritization mechanisms for resource allocation.
• Leading site leadership across functions to achieve business goals.
• Ensuring compliance with US FDA and EC Quality System Regulations.
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators with data analysis.
• Developing and implementing corrective actions (CAPA) as needed.
• Managing budgets, schedules, and operational metrics.
• Providing clear objectives and performance feedback.
• Identifying projects to increase profitability and supply chain efficiency.
• Implementing risk management practices to ensure project success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of management experience in a sophisticated manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, data analysis, and leading complex projects.
• Experience in a cGMP environment, preferably with MTO/Custom products focus.
• Audit experience within cGMP and knowledge of P&L drivers is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.